A few of our parents have been asking what to focus on at home once their child has reached the Gold reading level. Here are a few guidelines which may help:
- A Gold reader should be able to choose their own books for reading enjoyment. At this level it is ok to be working on an easy chapter book or something from their own book collection that is not too much of a struggle. Home reading should be an enjoyable experience.
- Reading "in your head" is ok too... for some children this is a skill that needs to be mastered; at this level just asking your child to read aloud occasionally is ok. Asking your child to retell the story or make a prediction about what comes next will give you clues as to whether they are reading with understanding.
- It is ok to skip the odd word occasionally. Independent readers do this, as long as it has no impact on understanding. Talking about new vocabulary is helpful though... young readers need to be building up their bank of vocabulary.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch.
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