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- What is the right kind of book for my child to read?
- If my child can read, should I still read aloud to him/her?
- My child lost his/her word sorts or homework. What should I do?
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What is the right kind of book for my child to read?
You can help your child find those "just right" books that are on his/her
reading level. Use the 5 finger rule when determining if a book is "just
right" for your child. Have the child read a book and hold up a finger each
time they have to decode or pause over a word. If they hold up 4-5 fingers,
the book is too hard. This is not a good level for your child to try and
read; however it could be a great book for you to read aloud to your child.
Children should be able to read all or most of the words in a book to be
reading at the appropriate level.
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If my child can read, should I still read aloud to him/her?
Yes! Children still love to be read aloud to. You are providing a great
model for them by reading aloud. Also, children are able to comprehend text
and stories that they may not be able to actually read for themselves.
Hearing good stories will introduce them to new vocabulary, and new features
like character and setting. Hearing an adult read aloud will also help your
child's fluency - the ability to read smoothly, with expression, and
attending to punctuation. Hearing you read fluently will help your child do
so.
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My child lost his/her word sorts or homework. What should I do?
If homework or word study sorts are lost during the week, please either
email me or send a note in with your child. I will send home an additional
copy. Please help your child develop the skills of being responsible for
his/her materials, including the Daily Folder, homework, and book bag.
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