Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- With whom does the Reading Resource teacher work?
- Where do children meet with the Reading Resource teacher?
- Where is the Reading Resource room?
- What does my child's reading level mean?
- Do I need to find books at my child's reading level?
- How do I find specific book titles at certain reading levels?
With whom does the Reading Resource teacher work?
I work with students in all classes in the primary grades,
Kindergarten through third grade. Having an extra teacher
facilitates small group instruction and gives students an
opportunity for even more individualized attention.
Where do children meet with the Reading Resource teacher?
This can vary. I can meet with students in the child's classroom
or in the Reading Resource room, depending on what works best for
each classroom situation.
Where is the Reading Resource room?
The Reading Resource room is located just off the Parish Hall, near the Belden/Southport entrance.
What does my child's reading level mean?
First of all, if you received a level letter from your child's
teacher, that is his/her "instructional" level. Your child needs
some help reading these books, but they are not so difficult as
to be frustrating. By receiving help at this level, students
continue to improve their reading ability.
Students should be reading books below this level, at
their "independent" reading levels on their own.
Do I need to find books at my child's reading level?
Most important is to find books that your child really enjoys!
If a book is too difficult, it will be frustrating for your
child. Of course if s/he really wants to read it now, then that
would be a good choice for a read-aloud with you!
Finding books at your child's independent reading level will
allow him/her to have fun reading independently. That's the most
important goal of developing a life-long reader.
How do I find specific book titles at certain reading levels?
Scholastic has a great website where you can find the guided
reading level of many book titles. Here are the instructions:
1. Go to www.scholastic.com
2. Find the "Teachers" drop down, and click on "Book Wizard."
3. Under "Select a Reading Level System," choose "guided reading" and
from the drop down.
4. Now you have two choices:
A. Do a "Quick Search". Just type in a title or author, and
you will receive the level. You will also see the
approximate "Interest Level" grade that the book targets.
B. Do a "Leveled Search." You will be given lots of options
of different book types. If you go to "Reading Level,"
you can type in the range of levels you are looking at.
Then click on "Search," and you will receive hundreds of
titles.
Good luck! Email me with any questions.
