The Initial Stages of Teaching Expressive Reading to Young Learners

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This article discusses the importance of COPYRIGHT expressive reading in preschool and primary education, © 2025 Original content from this work may be used under the terms its components, and methods of development. It of the creative commons attributes 4.0 License. analyzes the attention given to preschool and primary education, the directions for improving educational quality, and methods for shaping speech and reading culture in children. The role of elements such as intonation, stress, tempo, and pauses in the process of expressive reading is explained, and effective exercises and teaching methods aimed at developing it are presented. This work serves as a valuable methodological guide for educational institutions, containing important information for teachers and researchers. Keywords: Expressive reading, preschool education, primary education, reading methodology, speech culture, educational quality, pedagogical innovations, intonation, stress, pause, tempo, students’ skills. Introduction: The future of our developing new Uzbekistan undoubtedly lies in the hands of our youth. In order to be in line with the times and to be among the developed countries, we must have a solid “foundation” from the very beginning. The “foundation” is our preschool and school education system. Preschool and primary education are crucial stages that determine the future of any society. It is precisely during these stages that children acquire fundamental knowledge and skills, and their thinking, speech, and social and emotional development begin. In recent years, the attention paid by the state and society to these stages of education has significantly increased. European International Journal of Pedagogics 122 https://eipublication.com/index.php/eijp European International Journal of Pedagogics “We consider preschool education, school education, differentiation and discrimination exercises also play an higher and secondary specialized education systems, essential role in this. For example, children are given as well as scientific and cultural institutions, to be the tasks to distinguish words that start with the same four interconnected links of the future Renaissance. sound. We regard kindergarten teachers, school teachers, 1.2. Expanding Vocabulary professors, and intellectuals as the four supporting Various methods are used to expand children’s pillars of the new Renaissance era. I believe that, dear vocabulary, such as using pictures to increase their word parents, you will undoubtedly support this initiative stock, creating conversations and stories based on new and become the fifth link and the fifth pillar of the new concepts, and engaging in simplified question-and- Renaissance. And this will become the most reliable answer exercises. Additionally, exercises on rhythm and pillar in our spiritual and educational life,” it was intonation (expressively reciting poems, songs, and stated. chants), repeating and dramatizing dialogues (through The attention given to preschool and primary role-playing), learning the alphabet (starting with capital education is increasing year by year. Reforms letters), linking letters with sounds (e.g., teaching the implemented by the state aim to improve the quality sound of the letter "A"), and dividing words into of education, introduce innovative methods, enhance syllables and pronouncing them sound by sound also teachers' qualifications, and focus on early childhood ease the process of teaching expressive reading to development. In modern education, individual preschool children. approaches, interactive methods, and technological 2. Teaching Expressive Reading in Primary Schools innovations hold significant importance. Therefore, the development of preschool and primary education In primary school (grades 1–4), the following stages of lays the foundation for a knowledgeable, creative, and expressive reading are present: competitive future generation. 2.1. Initial Stage (Grade 1) Expressive reading is a process of reading in a lively In grade 1, students strengthen the connection between manner by using voice tone, tempo, pauses, and stress the letters and sounds learned in kindergarten. They to enhance the emotional and meaningful impact of move from reading syllables to reading continuous text the text. It is not only mastering reading techniques but by practicing simplified texts. To develop their listening also the art of understanding the text and conveying it comprehension, students are required to listen to the to the listener. Expressive reading has a significant teacher’s expressive reading and follow along. Attention impact on children’s speech development. It helps is also given to correct pronunciation. them better understand the text, shapes their 2.2. Developing Expressive Reading and pronunciation and speech culture, increases their self- Comprehension (Grade 2) confidence, and develops creative thinking. By grade 2, students can easily understand the meaning Additiona