Research has shown that reading to your child is the most important thing you can do.
I encourage you to read to your child daily for 20-30 minutes in addition to their independent reading.
(An article for parents: For the Love of Reading!)
“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
-Dr. Seuss
Students are learning to choose books that are comfortable for them to read independently. These books should have only one or two tricky spots. This helps children to become fluent and competent readers.
Remember to ask: “Does it sound right?”, “Does it make sense?” and “Does it look right?”
HOW we read and WHAT we read directly influences our writing. Keep this in mind throughout the year. Lessons are designed to develop comprehension, build vocabulary, and help students become more independent readers through:
- Read Aloud
- Shared Reading
- Guided Reading
- Independent Reading
- Phonics - Word Work
- Conferences
Types of Literature: stories, drama, poetry, fiction, fairytales, folk tales, tall tales, and other literary texts.
Types of Informational Text: nonfiction, biographies, autobiographies, books and articles about science, art, history, social studies, and information displayed in charts, graphs, or maps, in both print and digital sources.
OUR FAVORITE BOOKS IN 2017
(Descriptions written by students)