Which step of the DRA five-step process involves students reading aloud and reading answers to teacher questions?

• A. Student follow-up workbook activities
• B. Teacher prepares children for reading by stimulating their motivation and introducing new concepts/vocabulary
• C. Students read aloud and read answers to teacher questions
• D. Students read silently guided by teacher questions

Answer: (C)

In the DRA five-step process, this stage mixes oral reading practice with a comprehension check. Students read the text aloud to demonstrate fluency, accuracy, and expression, while also reading the answers to questions posed by the teacher to show understanding of the material. This combination helps the teacher observe how well the child uses decoding skills in real reading and how effectively they grasp what they read by responding to questions. It’s not about getting ready or introducing new vocabulary (that happens earlier), nor is it about silent reading or follow-up workbook tasks (which come later or are separate). So this step—having students read aloud and read answers to teacher questions—best matches that phase of the process.