In reading lab we have the same daily assignment, READ. We ask that your
child read
something for 15 to 20 minutes every night. Reading for another class can
fullfill this
requirement as well as reading the newspaper or any other materials they choose.
Another way to get some reading in might be to turn on closed caption and mute
the
TV for 20 minutes. This can be fun for the entire family.
SQ3R - Survey Question Read Review Recite - this is the strategy we are
learning and
applying in our classes. Use this plan on everything you read. It will make
your
studying more efficient and effective.
Every story has five elements: characters, setting, problem, events and soluton.
Review this parts of the story with your student as they read.
Look for cause and effect
examples in the stories you read. Cause is "why" something happens. Effect
is "what" happens. On a timeline cause will always come first.
Good readers form mental pictures as they read. To improve your youngster's
comprehension, read a book without letting him see it. Then, ask him to guess
what the illustrations look like. Examples: How are the characters dressed?
Is the setting bright or gloomy?
At the library, choose a book on tape or DVD to listen to with your middle
grader. Then, when you're in the car together (going to practice, picking up
dinner), pop in the next installment. Talking about what you've heard will
build your child's llistening and conversation skills- and you'll enjoy the
time together.
