Do or Don't
Give your family the choice of reading a book or TV.
DON'T Did you know: Children with the most screen-time have consistently lower school scores.
True or False The more you read the better you get at it.
TRUE, of course! :)
True or False: Parents need to read to their children once a week to get the most improvement in reading.
FALSE, it's better then never reading to them, but as many nights as possible is best!
Where should you read aloud?
ANYWHERE! Where do you like to read?
Why should you read sitting up with your feet on the floor?
A reclining or slouching position is going to bring on drowsiness.
The first time you read a book, discuss the cover illustration. “What do you think this book is going to be about?”
DON"T
What kinds of text can parents read aloud when their children get older?
chapter books, online articles/news, magazine articles, poems, picture books
When is the next Read Aloud Night?
January 11th at 6 pm
How can you increase your fluency while watching TV?
Fact: Turning on closed captioning helps all readers become more fluent. You can help but read while you watch!
Why does reading help writing?
It's hard to write complex sentences with a variety of vocabulary unless you have read them.
If you don’t have enough time each day to finish an entire chapter, stop anywhere.
DON'T Find a suspenseful spot at which to stop. Leave the audience hanging.
What is the name of the book we will all be reading?
Mystery on Magnolia Circle
What will improve when you read aloud together? (there are multiple answers, try for 2)
Listening, Vocabulary, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Win!!!Win!!!
Where can parents find the time to read aloud with their children?
car, kitchen, before bed, weekend mornings, on the field, at the hotel
Why should the books for Read Aloud be at a higher level than the reader?
It exposes readers to new and more complex vocabulary.
Select a book that your family already has seen on TV or at the movies.
DON'T You can, however, read a book and view the movie/show afterward. (Psst, the book is always better!)
What do you do if the book you started is boring?
Give the book a fair chance, but then choose another if that doesn't work.
At what age do parents stop reading to their child?
NEVER!
Where can you get books to read?
Library, Online, Mackinvea, iCloud library, Libby
Why does reading aloud help adults too?
They get another chance to read good books! Adults get better at reading, listening, speaking, and writing too!
The reader should tell the listeners all about their thinking.
DON'T A story can be just plain enjoyable, no reason necessary, and still give you plenty to talk about. The highest literacy gains occur with children who have access to discussions following a read-aloud.
What are the benefits of reading aloud to children? There are many, give two.
1. better readers 2. better writers 3. better attention span 3. better vocabulary 4. discussion etc.
At what age can parents start reading to their child?
When they are born or even before!
How many more words do children hear in a home that reads aloud compared to homes with minimal reading?
Over ONE MILLION BY THE AGE OF FIVE!!!
At the end of every book should you do a book report? Why?
Reading should not always be associated with work, our goal is life-time readers for learning and enjoyment.