READING STRATEGIES THAT GOOD READERS USE
Look for words you know.
Look at word bits and parts.
Self-Correct.
Read ahead.
STOP and ask yourself if what you read makes sense. If not, read it again.
Read aloud.
Use picture clues to help you know the meaning of new words.
Make predictions before and during reading.
Create mental images. You should have a "video" of what you've read in your
head.
Sequence events and summarize.
READING STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS TO USE WITH THEIR CHILD AT HOME
SETTING THE ATMOSPHERE:
Help your child find a quiet, comfortable place to read.
Read aloud to your child. Reread favorite stories.
Listen to your child read often.
Discuss stories that your read together.
RESPONDING TO ERRORS:
Give your child a wait time of 5 to 10 seconds.
See what she attempts to do herself.
THEN, if needed, prompt with...
Does what you're reading make sense?
Does what you're reading sound right?
Does what you're saying match what you're seeing?
Can you skip this word, read past it to figure it out, then return and try
it
again?
Does it match the pictures?
If none of these promps help, tell your child the word.
The most important thing is for you to focus on what your child is doing
well and what they are attempting to do. Reading is HARD WORK for some
children.