Why is choral reading considered beneficial?

Choral reading is beneficial primarily because it enhances fluency as students try to keep pace with their peers. This practice involves a group of students reading a text together, which fosters collaborative learning and helps them develop a sense of rhythm and expression in their reading. As students read in unison, they are motivated to match their pace and intonation with their classmates, leading to increased confidence and improved reading fluency. This communal aspect of reading allows students to feel supported and reduces anxiety that can be associated with reading aloud individually.

The other options do not align with the primary benefits of choral reading. While solo practice has its merits, choral reading emphasizes group engagement and collective learning. Additionally, silent reading habits and vocabulary improvement do not capture the core advantage of fluency development that is central to choral reading.