Wild About Reading
Independent Books:
Please help your child choose a “just right” book. A “just right” book is a one
that your child can
read independently; books should be neither too difficult nor too easy. This will
enable your child to
grow as
a reader.
The “five finger rule” is one way for your child to choose a “just right” book.
Once your child has
chosen a book, ask him or her to read the first page aloud. As your child
reads,
he/she
should count on one hand any unknown words. If there are five or more
unknown words on
a full page of text, this book is too difficult. If your child knows all
the words, it may be too easy.
When reading a “just right” book:
· Reading should be fairly fluent (not too choppy sounding)
· Your child should be able to tell you about what he/she has read
· Your child should be interested in the topic
Book Selection:
Children
enjoy and benefit from rereading familiar text, but in order to grow as a
reader, your child
needs to read books that are “just right.” If your child
chooses a book that is too difficult, this would
be a great choice for reading
together.
· Encourage your child to select books from a variety of genres, authors, or series.
· Support and reinforce selections of appropriate reading material.
· Enjoy reading familiar, as well as, new stories.
Oral Reading:
· Support rereading familiar texts to gain fluency
· Model and support reading dialogues with expression
· Support reading punctuation
Writing:
· Encourage a writer’s notebook or reading journal.
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