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Little ones Books: Reading Checkup for Developing Readers
How are your children creating as readers, and what are you able to do to assist? Use RIF's series of Reading Checkups to evaluate your children's progress through six stages of reading development, from picture-pointing to independent reading.
Each checkup describes the understanding and abilities that most children demonstrate at a given stage, and suggests how they could be nurtured.
How to Make use of the Checkups
Make use of the reading checkups the way a physician uses a growth chart. Appear to get a steady pattern of development using a couple of lulls and spurts. That's a healthier sign that your child is performing nicely in reading.
Age or grade ranges are listed for every checkup, but just as a guide. We advise that even if your child is already in college, you commence the Reading Checkup for Babies & Toddlers and work your way forward. That way you will better appreciate the steady development your youngster has currently made toward becoming an independent reader.
How Parents Can Aid
Parents play a key role in their children's reading development at every stage. As you mark your child's progress, don't forget to check up on what you can be undertaking to actively promote your child's interest and capabilities.
What Do the Checkups Mean?
Notice where most of your checkmarks fall. In case your answers are mostly As, your kid may still be making the transition from an earlier stage. If the answers are mostly Bs, your youngster is in the middle of this stage. If you checked mostly Cs, your kid is probably stepping up to the next level. If you have any concerns about your child's reading progress, talk to your child's teacher or pediatrician.
Checkup for Establishing Readers
Establishing readers recognize many more words on sight than they did as beginners. They combine strategies, using meaning to sound out words they don't know. Sometimes they substitute words that are similar in appearance and meaning, but they are becoming more skilled at catching mistakes. Developing readers are also becoming better silent readers, and they write more.
Does your youngster...
1. Read silently when reading alone?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Seem aware of mistakes and try to correct them?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
3. Use more than one reading strategy to figure out new words?
a. sounds out b. utilizes meaning c. uses both
4. Read chapter books and other items that cannot be completed in one sitting?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
Can your kid...
1. Find information in a book or on a computer without assist?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Read aloud with expression?
a. not yet b. some expression c. lots of expression
3. Write words using conventional spelling?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. more & more
4. Leave phone messages, make lists, send e-mail, and do other kinds of writing?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. more & more
Not to worry! It's okay if your kid...
1. Still sounds choppy when reading aloud. Rereading can help smooth it out.
2. Makes spelling mistakes. Spelling patterns take time to learn.
3. Reads books that may seem to easy. Your kid is building confidence as effectively as skills.
How are your children creating as readers, and what are you able to do to assist? Use RIF's series of Reading Checkups to evaluate your children's progress through six stages of reading development, from picture-pointing to independent reading.
Each checkup describes the understanding and abilities that most children demonstrate at a given stage, and suggests how they could be nurtured.
How to Make use of the Checkups
Make use of the reading checkups the way a physician uses a growth chart. Appear to get a steady pattern of development using a couple of lulls and spurts. That's a healthier sign that your child is performing nicely in reading.
Age or grade ranges are listed for every checkup, but just as a guide. We advise that even if your child is already in college, you commence the Reading Checkup for Babies & Toddlers and work your way forward. That way you will better appreciate the steady development your youngster has currently made toward becoming an independent reader.
How Parents Can Aid
Parents play a key role in their children's reading development at every stage. As you mark your child's progress, don't forget to check up on what you can be undertaking to actively promote your child's interest and capabilities.
What Do the Checkups Mean?
Notice where most of your checkmarks fall. In case your answers are mostly As, your kid may still be making the transition from an earlier stage. If the answers are mostly Bs, your youngster is in the middle of this stage. If you checked mostly Cs, your kid is probably stepping up to the next level. If you have any concerns about your child's reading progress, talk to your child's teacher or pediatrician.
Checkup for Establishing Readers
Establishing readers recognize many more words on sight than they did as beginners. They combine strategies, using meaning to sound out words they don't know. Sometimes they substitute words that are similar in appearance and meaning, but they are becoming more skilled at catching mistakes. Developing readers are also becoming better silent readers, and they write more.
Does your youngster...
1. Read silently when reading alone?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Seem aware of mistakes and try to correct them?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
3. Use more than one reading strategy to figure out new words?
a. sounds out b. utilizes meaning c. uses both
4. Read chapter books and other items that cannot be completed in one sitting?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
Can your kid...
1. Find information in a book or on a computer without assist?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. often
2. Read aloud with expression?
a. not yet b. some expression c. lots of expression
3. Write words using conventional spelling?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. more & more
4. Leave phone messages, make lists, send e-mail, and do other kinds of writing?
a. not yet b. sometimes c. more & more
Not to worry! It's okay if your kid...
1. Still sounds choppy when reading aloud. Rereading can help smooth it out.
2. Makes spelling mistakes. Spelling patterns take time to learn.
3. Reads books that may seem to easy. Your kid is building confidence as effectively as skills.
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