We will be doing LOTS of reading this year both in school and out of school. Use the following tips to help your little guy/girl be the best reader they can be!
When your child comes to an unknown word…
· Wait 5-10 seconds to see what attempts are made. Ask: "What would make sense there?"
· Use the picture to help figure out the word.
· Skip the word and continue reading to the end of line or sentence.
· Go back and read the sentence again.
· If the word was on a previous page, go back and try to find it.
· Look for a smaller word in a big one (and in sand).
· Cover the ending (-ed, -ing) with your finger and try the word.
· Look how the word begins. Let the sound "pop" right out.
· Help with blending (sounding it out).
· Tell the word and keep on reading.
· It is important that children learn to use these strategies independently. When your child figures out a word, you might ask how he/she did it. Telling about their reading helps to reinforce learning.
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