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READING
Instructor: Mrs. Alvarey 2nd Gr Title I, Ms. Shaffer 1st Gr Title I, Mrs Crawn Reading Specialist Grades 3,4,5   
See full size imageMrs. Alvarey 2nd Grade Title I, 3rd Grade Reading, Ms. Shaffer 1st Grade Title I, Mrs. Crawn Grades 3,4,5 Reading Specialist.
Department Announcements
Top Ten Ways To Help Your Child Read
1.  Set aside a regular time to read to your child every day. 
2.  Surround your child with reading material.
3.  Have a family reading time.
4.  Encourage a wide variety of reading activities.
5.  Develop a habit of going to the library.
6.  Be knowledgeable about your child's progress.
7.  Look for reading problems.
8.  Get help for reading problems.
9.  Use a variety of aids to help your children.
10.  Show enthusiasm for your child's reading.
Spelling, Spelling Everywhere
The world around you can be an incredible classroom!  Words and phrases are everywhere: in stores, on trains, on billboards, signs and on cereal boxes.  Point them out to your child.  Look for opportunities to have your child read words aloud to you!

The single most important skill a child can learn is how to read!  A child who becomes a good reader is more likely to do better in all subjects across the board!

READ! READ! READ!
Making Connections
Linking the story to something you know or have experienced
*  Tell me about a part of the story that reminds you of you.
*  Tell me about a part of the story that reminds you of another story.
*  Tell me about a part of the story that reminds you of the world.

Having a personal connection with the text helps readers comprehend what is being read.
Reading with your child
1.  Select a book
Either have your child select his or her own book or you select one based on a topic that you know will be interesting to your child.
2.  Have your child read aloud
Sometimes just part of a story is sufficient.  Allow your child to choose the part with the "action" or one with a good description, etc.
3.  Simply tell you child any unknown words
Stopping to use a dictionary will interrupt the thread of the story especially if he or she is usually reluctant to read.
4.  Discuss the story
Try to make both reading the story and discussing it enjoyable experiences.
5.  Praise your child
Reading should be enjoyable for both of you.  Sometimes a sincere "thank you for reading to me" along with a smile or a hug will be the best praise for the situation.
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Department Contacts
+ Mrs., Alvarey
+ Mrs., Crawn
+ Ms., Shaffer
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