12. Step 2: Assess the Present Reading Ability Reading fluency encompasses the speed or rate of reading , as well as the ability to read materials with expression .
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17. Step 3: Make a Plan 1. Understanding the Big Picture 2. Choosing Core Curriculum 3. How to Help a Struggling Reader
30. Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz Knopf Publishing, New York (2003) ISBN: 0-375-40012-5
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32. Step 4: Provide Reading Activities *Reading aloud to your child *Listen to your child read aloud *Plan to access resources *Provide spontaneous reading activities
33. Access Resources *Regular library visits *Book clubs, book reviews *Magazine subscriptions *Newspapers *Recipe Books *Safe websites *How-To Books *Comic, Jokes, Riddles Books *Journals *Letter-writing and reading *Read up before excursions, trips
34. Provide spontaneous Reading Activities *Bookstore visits, sales *Movies after reading it *Board games *Safe Internet Sites *Audio tapes, CD’s *Car Games
Sometimes teaching your child to read may seem scary. Or if you notice your child has symptoms of being a struggling reader that can be even scarier. That is why today we will be share 4 easy steps to keep in mind to ensure your child will become a successful reader.
This is the 30% that, if not taught explicit, systematic phonics, will never become fluent and accurate readers. Dr. Jean Chall, professor emeritus at Harvard University School of Education, said that 30% of students will memorize words up to the 4th grade and then level off. This becomes a consistent pattern with these types of students. They will not advance unless they are explicitly taught word attack skills.
Sometimes teaching your child to read may seem scary. Or if you notice your child has symptoms of being a struggling reader that can be even scarier. That is why today we will be share 4 easy steps to keep in mind to ensure your child will become a successful reader.
There is such diversity in preparation bringing a child to the point of learning to read. This is the biggest challenge for schools. Some children have very limited experience and underdeveloped vocabularies. Other children may have vast experience already in their young lives with exposure to a wide vocabulary. As many of you listening to this webinar are homeschoolers, that fact probably gives you an advantage, because you can customize your plan to your own child.
From her research, Dr. Shaywitz has produced an incredibly valuable book called Overcoming Dyslexia that is highly recommended if you have interest in this topic.