Choosing Just Right books
It is very important that children are reading just right books. What does this mean? Just right books are books that the child can read most of the words. He/She reads with expression and the reading sounds like talking. We have been working on this in class. Your child's reading will continue to grow as he/she is reading just right books and is working well at that level.
Reading is thinking
Reading is more than just saying words. Reading is thinking. Reading is talking about the books and the characters and going beyond the basic text. We have been working on reading strategies. When your child is reading with you, talk to your child about the book that he/she is reading. Going beyond the text, at any level, is encouraged. We are working on this in school as well. Questions such as, How do you think the character is feeling?, Why do you think that?, What do you think will happen next?, Why? are good examples of good questions to ask.
Reading Strategies
We have been working on various reading strategies throughout the year. Making connections (text to text, text to self, text to world), predicting, questioning/wondering, visualizing and inferring have been worked on throughout the year thus far. As readers, it is up to us to interact with the text. These strategies will help your child do that.
"Have a go" spelling strategy
Say the word slowly
Write down the sounds you hear
Look at the word
Think about the parts that look right and those that don't look right
Try it again. Try it three times. Check with an adult.
The Five Finger Rule of reading
When you are choosing a book to read, always remember the five finger rule.
If you have difficulty reading or understanding five words or ideas on a page in a book, then that book is too challenging for you at this point.
Remember these things when making your book choice:
· Read the book cover, look at the picture. Does it interest you?
· Read the back cover and get an idea of the story. Is this something that you would like to read?
· Read the first page or two of the book. Do the five finger test.
· Take a look through the book at the pictures to get an idea of what the story is about.
· Remember that a “just right” book WILL be a bit challenging for you. You will be able to read MOST of the words and understand MOST of the ideas. Reading a book that is “just right” will help you to grow as a reader!
It is very important that children are reading just right books. What does this mean? Just right books are books that the child can read most of the words. He/She reads with expression and the reading sounds like talking. We have been working on this in class. Your child's reading will continue to grow as he/she is reading just right books and is working well at that level.
Reading is thinking
Reading is more than just saying words. Reading is thinking. Reading is talking about the books and the characters and going beyond the basic text. We have been working on reading strategies. When your child is reading with you, talk to your child about the book that he/she is reading. Going beyond the text, at any level, is encouraged. We are working on this in school as well. Questions such as, How do you think the character is feeling?, Why do you think that?, What do you think will happen next?, Why? are good examples of good questions to ask.
Reading Strategies
We have been working on various reading strategies throughout the year. Making connections (text to text, text to self, text to world), predicting, questioning/wondering, visualizing and inferring have been worked on throughout the year thus far. As readers, it is up to us to interact with the text. These strategies will help your child do that.
"Have a go" spelling strategy
Say the word slowly
Write down the sounds you hear
Look at the word
Think about the parts that look right and those that don't look right
Try it again. Try it three times. Check with an adult.
The Five Finger Rule of reading
When you are choosing a book to read, always remember the five finger rule.
If you have difficulty reading or understanding five words or ideas on a page in a book, then that book is too challenging for you at this point.
Remember these things when making your book choice:
· Read the book cover, look at the picture. Does it interest you?
· Read the back cover and get an idea of the story. Is this something that you would like to read?
· Read the first page or two of the book. Do the five finger test.
· Take a look through the book at the pictures to get an idea of what the story is about.
· Remember that a “just right” book WILL be a bit challenging for you. You will be able to read MOST of the words and understand MOST of the ideas. Reading a book that is “just right” will help you to grow as a reader!