Introduce the book. Explain what genre of book you are reading and what, if any, elements you would like the students to watch and listen for as you read. If the book is part of a lesson plan, tell the class what they will be learning about. Ask the students questions, if desired. Review behavior for read-aloud time, if necessary. Remind students to sit quietly, face forward, keep their hands to themselves, and raise their hands to ask a question or comment when prompted.
Speak slowly and articulately so that students can understand what you are saying and have a chance to process new information. Use expressions as you read by making your voice go up and down to reflect what is happening in the text. Create character voices and vary your volume to hold your students' attention, create suspense and help them visualize the plot.
Pause to comment, ask questions or allow the students to share their ideas. Prompt them to make predictions or draw inferences. Encourage students to guess, question, notice and wonder. Show the pictures while you are reading or after you finish each page. Reflect on the story with your students after you finish the book.