The most important tip.... READ, READ, READ!
Choose Books That Are At An Appropriate Reading Level For Your Child
Use the five finger rule. Open the book to any page and ask your child to read.
Stumbles over or does not know more than 5 words= too hard
Reads quickly at a rapid pace with no difficulty= too easy
Reads at a steady pace, can sound out tricky words= just right
Choose books that match your childÅ› likes and interests
Show and model the importance of reading!
Reading is Thinking!!
Ask Questions!
Before Reading
*What story clues are in the title and the pictures?
*Is this story fiction or make non-fiction? How do I know?
*If this text is non-fiction, what will I learn?
*What will the main character need or want?
*Why do I want to read this story?
*How do I picture the setting?
During Reading
*What will happen next in the story?
*How do I feel about the main character?
*Why does the character act or feel a certain way?
*Does the story or text make sense? *How will the story most likely end? What makes you think this?
*How does the story or text remind me of life?
After Reading
*What do I like or dislike about the story? *How did the story or text make me feel?
*What is the most important event or part of this story? *How has my feelings about the character change? How has the character changed? *What have I learned by reading this selection?