Teaching the art and science of reading aloud
What IS Analytical Reading?
I now read more naturally and conversationally.
- Naples, FL
Analytical Reading is based on Nedra Newkirk Lamar’s discovery of the conversational principles and patterns that we use in everyday speech. It is explained in her book Giving the Sense: How to Read Aloud with Meaning.
Lamar’s work with broadcasters, public readers and lecturers enabled them to bring out the writer’s meaning clearly and naturally. It has also been the subject of scholarly research including master’s theses in Bible Studies and Speech Communication.
Analytical Reading helps the reader see through the words of the text to ideas.
Our distinctive coaching method imparts the skills that enable you to read aloud naturally and with confidence.
To receive a FREE introductory article by Nedra Newkirk Lamar, click here.
What are the Benefits?
You will read with greater understanding.
You will recognize new ideas, contrasts, and other patterns of conversation that bring out the writer’s meaning.
Your coach/teacher will help you read as naturally as you talk.
You will avoid stereotyped, monotonous or overly expressive reading of public addresses, Bible verses, song lyrics, poetry and prose.
I now read ideas and not words … the congregation
has noticed the change.
- Ondo State, Nigeria
Who is it For?
Analytical Reading is for those who want to uncover the author's meaning of what they read and also to convey that meaning to their listeners. Lamar says in Giving the Sense (p.4):
By applying these principles to the material you are reading, you will discover the ideas—the meaning—presented by the writer. Many people who have no intention of ever reading before an audience, congregation or microphone, study Analytical Reading to see for themselves the meaning of deeply philosophical writings.
Our clients include:
· Ministers and Readers in Churches
· Bible Students
· Lawyers and Other Professionals
· Broadcasters
· Actors and Presenters
In addition to reading with more meaning, I can now WRITE
with more purpose and clarity.
- Healdsburg, CA
What will I Learn?
Your coach will show you how to:
recognize the principles and patterns used in everyday speech.
uncover the writer's meaning.
avoid personal misinterpretation.
bring out the healing meaning in the Bible and other sacred texts.
feel more comfortable reading Bible verses, poetry, or hymns.
analyze complicated Bible verses.
avoid monotonous or overly dramatic reading.
make the written word come to life.
To receive a FREE introductory article by Nedra Newkirk Lamar, click here.
I learned how to discern the
author’s meaning.
- Elsah, IL
GIVING THE SENSE:
HOW TO READ ALOUD
WITH MEANING
THE HANDBOOK OF ANALYTICAL READING
by Nedra Newkirk Lamar
and the Institute of Analytical Reading
This book will introduce you to the principles of conversational reading.
Whether you’re a church reader or minister, radio or television broadcaster, teacher, actor, student, or occasionally called upon to read aloud, you will value what this book has to say. It will help you achieve naturalness when reading aloud. The premise is unique. The approach is logical. The result is remarkable.
Early chapters will give you a foundation in the science and
art of good oral reading. Later chapters explain more advanced principles, where you will gain deeper insights into the writer’s meaning and show you how to convey this meaning when you read it aloud.
In these pages you will find easy to follow explanations of these basic principles, complete with examples. There are also practice examples at the end of most chapters so you can test your progress.
Today, readers worldwide are working with Authorized Affiliates of The Institute of Analytical Reading to avoid monotonous or overly dramatic reading of Bible verses and other sacred texts, song lyrics, poetry and prose.
You too can enhance your understanding of what you read, gain confidence in your delivery, captivate your listeners and bring the printed word to life!
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How do you Teach?
- Longview, TX
AR opened a whole new world of clarification and insight.
I now understand how to connect passages to bring out the meaning.
- Dallas, TX
Analytical Reading coaches use a question-and-answer method. Beginning sessions focus on basic principles and patterns of conversational speaking, usually together with the book Giving the Sense – How to Read Aloud with Meaning by Nedra Newkirk Lamar. Their questions teach you to recognize where a pertinent principle will help you bring out the writer’s message. You then begin to analyze passages yourself and decide how to read them. You are never told how you must read a passage.
As you learn to apply Analytical Reading principles and patterns, your delivery will become more natural and conversational. Our purpose is to help you rely on your own analysis and not just imitate the coach.
To hear audio examples of our teaching method, click here.
Teaching is done in classes or individually, in person or by telephone. Some teachers also use Zoom™ or FaceTime®.
Our Handbook
For independent learning or working with a coach
Who are the Coaches?
All coaches are Authorized Affiliates of the Institute of Analytical Reading, Inc. They come from a variety of backgrounds including: education, business, performing arts and media.
All have completed an intensive 120-hour course in teaching and coaching after having previously been Analytical Reading students themselves. They also participate in various continuing education courses and activities.
Affiliates are located all over the country and are ready to take your call. Coaching is generally done by phone and other technology, so feel free to contact anyone on our list.
One Final Thought
Nedra Newkirk Lamar writes:
There are, in my opinion, just three indispensables to good reading:
Audible voice. Intelligible diction.
The Meaning. The Meaning. The Meaning.
What’s the point of a reading if your audience doesn’t understand the ideas behind the words? We are certain that the tools and techniques of Analytical Reading will bring life and light to the meaning of what you read aloud to congregations, in public meetings and broadcasts.
AND that these ideas will enrich the lives of those who hear them.
I am appreciating the Bible in new ways.
- Edmonton, OK
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