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!
