Question about expression in reading

[strictlovingmum]

Hi, I would like to ask a question about expressive reading, DD is 5.3 Y1 good reader with strong phonic applied knowledge, currently on PM nelson (orange) books, and she is the youngest in her class, but does not seem to be hindered by her age at all, rather opposite.
She reads well and gets her book changed every day, but there is no expression in her reading at all, occasionally she will drop her voice for a full stop, she disregards question marks completely, generally reads very flat.
Her teacher does not view this as a problem, and thinks "expression will come"
I find it hideous to listen to her reading, it just sounds so flat, please anyone ay tips or technincs on how to help my DD read a little more colourful

Hi strictlovingmum
my dd is also year 1,she is 5.4.
we always get dd to tell us the story iyswim,when we read to dd we use lots of different voices for the characters etc so she just copies us when she reads,we also discuss the story as we are going through it which i think helps.
Does your dd enjoy the books she reads?are they too easy? we find that dd's reading can be a bit stilted if she isnt enjoying the book.

I've just come through this phase and did much wringing of hands on here .

DS suddenly became much more expressive after trying the following things (no idea which one worked)

• reading his story books to him in very flat monotone voice very very quickly. He thought it was hysterical and very silly. But helped him understand the point of expression.
• reading his school reading books to him for a few days with Am Dram levels of voices.
• teachers moved him up a level which gave him more confidence and more interesting books.

Thanks mrsshears, thanks for the tips, we do discuss the book as we go along, her comprehension is definitely there, but to be honest with you the whole PM books scheme her and me find it a little boring.
From the begging of Y1 she just galloped with her reading, and the teacher just kept aping the level and all the while I am thinking, perhaps different reading scheme may bring up her expression on better, but I do not want to approach the teacher and come across as pushy mum
Some of these books DD brings home, she finds them easy to do, hence probably boring, she certainly sees them as something she has to do, and will show more enthusiasm for poems and joke books when we read them together.

If the books are dull why not challenge your dd to read them in different styles. We've done giant, mouse, snail, cheetah etc, just make things more fun. It helps them realise they can do a lot with their voice. Then there's reading like mummy, (which is of course full of expression & excitement)! :o

My daughter is 8 (only been reading for a year due to school system abroad) and reads in a monotone voice. My husband and I have a terrible time staying awake and often nod off. I hope this ends soon! Good luck....