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In order to produce independent readers who monitor and correct themselves
as they read, use the following prompts as you are reading together:
-Give your
child wait time of 5 to 10 seconds when they get stuck. See what he
attempts to do himself
-Ask, "What would make sense there?"
-Ask, "What do you think the word could be?"
-Say, "Use the picture to help you figure out
what it could be."
-Say, "Skip it and go on to the end of the page.
Now do you think you know what that word could be?"
-Say, "Put in a word that would make sense
there."
-Say, "You read that word before on another
page. See if you can find it."
-Say, "Look at the beginning letter and think
about what sound that makes."
-Say, "You know another word that has the same
sounds. (write the known word on a piece of paper and have the child read
it) Now, what is this word?"
-If your child misreads a word, and the misread
word does not change the meaning of the story, don't correct at all!
-Always wait until your child has finished the
sentence at least before pointing out a misread word, and then say, "Did
that make sense when you read __________?
-Use two or three prompts, and if your child
still hasn't gotten the correct work, give it to him.
-Focus on what your child is doing well and
attempting to do. Remain loving and supportive. When your child is having
difficulty and trying to use the independent strategies he has been shown,
make sure you point it out!
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