Read-aloud is a reading activity that is occurs most often in the early years classroom. Research suggests that read-aloud continues to be of value in the upper grades. Read-aloud provides opportunity for middle grade students to engage and connect to a range of literature. It increases motivation and improves accessibility for the range of readers within the classroom. It is also an effective instructional strategy that can be used in all content areas to make gains in comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.