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Carie Hayworth
CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY
Zip Code: 27013
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READ! READ! READ! READ!

   

Help Your Child Become a Better Reader:
  • Talk with your child - you are helping them learn to use words! 
  • Read to your child - read at the same time every day and let them choose the book!
  • Let your child see you read - it shows that you think reading is important.
  • Ask older children to read to younger children.
  • Go to the library.
  • Give your child books about their interests.
  • Recite poems, say rhymes, and sing songs.
  • Talk about stories you liked as a child.

  

Reading Tips:
  • Let your child choose a book to read. 
  • Show them that you like to read and let your child see that reading is important to you.
  • Read to your children - try reading a chapter each night at bedtime for a great evening routine!
  • Build your child's vocabulary - introduce new words each day and use them! 
  • Visit the library regularly. 
  

Tips for Reading Fiction with Kids:
  • Explore the pictures. 
  • Take your time and talk about the story as you read.  Ask your child questions.
  • Read with expression.  Change your voice or how fast you read to create excitement.  Ham it up!

 Comprehension Questions:
  •  What do you think about the way _____ acted?  Does this character remind you of anyone you know?  Explain. 
  • How would things change if the story took place somewhere else?
  • What was the problem?  If you were _____, how would you have solved the problem?
  • What happened in the story?  What predictions can you make?
  •  What did _____ learn in the story?  What was the most important thing you got from the story? 

  


 Tips for Reading Nonfiction with kids:
  • Wonder out loud.  As you read, talk about facts you find interesting (WOW facts) and/or questions you have. 
  • Show your child how to use the table of contents, headings, index, and glossary to find the answers to specific questions.
  • Don't be afraid to jump around.  You do not need to read a nonfiction book straight through.  Read pages that interest your child. 

Comprehension Questions:
  •  What are some things you learned?
  • How does _____ compare to _____?
  • Can you think of an example?  A _____is like _____.
  • Can you think of a nonexample?  A ___ is nothing like ___.
  • What are the parts or features of _____?
  • Why do you think _____?
  • What do you think about _____?
  • What are some new words you learned? 



  

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