How do you read dialogue fluently?

For example:

“Class,” said Mrs. Cordell, “we have a new student joining us today. Please say hello to Free.”

In this lesson you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing who

is speaking.

Let’s ReviewWhen a reader reads fluently, he doesn’t read too fast or too slow, he reads the words correctly, and he makes his voice sound smooth and expressive.

Not knowing enough about the character to match your voice, especially in the beginning of a story

A Common Mistake

Core Lesson

Her mom said her being super smart was a family secret. “So you can’t tell anyone,” said her mom.

Core Lesson

Notice who is speaking.1

2 Think about what you know about that character.

3Match your voice to the character, using what you know about him or her.

Core Lesson

“Class,” said Mrs. Cordell, “we have a new student joining us today. Please say hello to Free.”

• Adult• Teacher• In charge

Core Lesson

Notice who is speaking.1

2 Think about what you know about the character.

3 Match your voice to the character, using what you know about him or her.

Core Lesson

In this lesson, you have learned how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing who is

speaking.

Let’s ReviewGuided Practice

When the lunch bell rang, even though he didn’t deserve it, Dyamonde invited Free to sit with her. She knew how lonely it felt to be the new kid in school. But instead of being grateful, he mumbled, “Leave me alone.”

Let’s try another example!

• New kid

• mean

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

Find a passage in a book you’re reading where two characters are having a conversation.

With a friend, practice reading aloud as each character, changing your voice depending on the character you’re reading.

Quick Quiz

Dyamonde sucked her teeth. Too rude! thought Dyamonde. Aloud, she said, “Suit yourself,” and went on to the lunchroom without him.

Read the passage aloud, changing your voice for the character who is speaking: