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Yes, it’s really that simple--practice, practice, practice.
Just 20 minutes every day outside of the classroom will make a
world of difference for your son or daughter.
Here are some tips to help encourage an unmotivated reader:
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Help
your son or daughter discover what he or she is interested in reading.
Share what you enjoy reading:
your favorite author, magazines, mysteries, fiction, non-fiction,
biographies, newspaper, recipes, etc.
Check out what book(s) your son or daughter has brought home from
the library?
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Set
the microwave timer or any household timer for 20 minutes, and you might
want to say “let’s enjoy some reading time together.“
In time, you may find that you and your son or daughter will look
forward to this time spent together.
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Partner read with your son or daughter.
For example, say “you begin by reading this page and then I
will read the next page.” Be
sure to stop and discuss briefly what is going on in the reading, or
what interesting facts or connections you have made.
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Remember to keep reading time enjoyable and light.
Model the enjoyment that comes from reading and learning. Be sure to share with your son or daughter what comes to mind
when you’re reading. For
example, “this reminds of
the time when… do you remember when… I understand how that character
is feeling; I’ve felt that way before, etc.”
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Be sure to keep a few books, comics, writing pad, pens, pencils,
etc. in the car. Often
there is a wait at the doctor or dentist office and what a great way for
your son or daughter to get some extra practice in!
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Continue with the daily reading throughout the summer.
Research has proven that students who don’t read throughout
the summer break begin school in September with weaker reading fluency,
vocabulary, accuracy, and reading confidence than their peers who have
read throughout the summer break. Students
who have put in a fair amount of reading begin the school year with
improved reading skills. Their
reading fluency, vocabulary knowledge, and reading
confidence are just a few areas that are positively affected; continued
growth in these areas are the keys to academic success.
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Visit the local
library/bookstore to reward your son or daughter for something done
well, or let him or her pick out a new book from a Scholastic Book Order
or an online site. (Be sure
to check out the “used” book section if you go to a site online.)
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If you’re not sure
if the book your son or daughter has picked out is too easy, or too
difficult try this quick and easy “5 Finger Rule.”
Have them read aloud the first page and every time he or she
comes across an unknown or difficult word they put a finger up.
After reading the page if he or she has three or more fingers up
the book is probably too difficult, but if only one or two fingers are
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Thank you for reading the above tips .
I hope they help.
As a parent myself I understand the challenge of trying to
get our kids to read more.
All of the above tips have been tried and tested and are still
currently in use by my colleagues and myself.
My name is Beverly Reyn and I ‘m Reading Teacher at the Kenney Middle School. Please e-mail me or call if you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the above reading tips. I can be reached at breyn@hannibalcsd.org or at 315-564-7945.
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