Home & School Reading Program 2020 - 2021
This reading program is designed to provide incentive for the students to read various types of books, to gain reading fluency (if they have not already), and develop a love of reading through emersion in this wonderful and informative pastime. Every kind of reading gives the reader further insight into historical events and people, imaginative characters, innovative thinking, and/or increased factual knowledge.
A good way to improve reading skills in any area is simply to read. A suitable level of difficulty is displayed when the child is able to read fluently for the most part, with a few words on the page which may require more thought to pronounce and determine the meaning. Reading becomes a chore when it is uninteresting or too difficult. Mrs. Williams and I are always happy to assist you and your child to find a selection of books that are within his or her level of ability.
From time to time each student will be responsible to fill out a brief response journal entry (purple duotang) to demonstrate his or her understanding and retention of what is being read, and to prove opinions with facts.
A book should be completed in about one-two weeks. A shorter period is fine, so long as the books are not too short or too easy, while a slightly longer time period is acceptable so long as I am satisfied that daily reading is being done and that the book is not too difficult. For Grade 3, books of 75 pages or more are usually suitable. All students are encouraged to check their selections by me if they are unsure of the suitability.
As well as daily in-class silent reading time, the same book is to be brought home every night to be read for about 15 minutes (about 10 pages or a short chapter) then returned to school the following day. I encourage parents to ask their children “thinking” questions about their book, like to tell about their favourite part so far, or who their favourite character is and why. That helps get parents involved and shows that reading and telling stories is interesting and important to adults as well as children.
Happy reading!
A good way to improve reading skills in any area is simply to read. A suitable level of difficulty is displayed when the child is able to read fluently for the most part, with a few words on the page which may require more thought to pronounce and determine the meaning. Reading becomes a chore when it is uninteresting or too difficult. Mrs. Williams and I are always happy to assist you and your child to find a selection of books that are within his or her level of ability.
From time to time each student will be responsible to fill out a brief response journal entry (purple duotang) to demonstrate his or her understanding and retention of what is being read, and to prove opinions with facts.
A book should be completed in about one-two weeks. A shorter period is fine, so long as the books are not too short or too easy, while a slightly longer time period is acceptable so long as I am satisfied that daily reading is being done and that the book is not too difficult. For Grade 3, books of 75 pages or more are usually suitable. All students are encouraged to check their selections by me if they are unsure of the suitability.
As well as daily in-class silent reading time, the same book is to be brought home every night to be read for about 15 minutes (about 10 pages or a short chapter) then returned to school the following day. I encourage parents to ask their children “thinking” questions about their book, like to tell about their favourite part so far, or who their favourite character is and why. That helps get parents involved and shows that reading and telling stories is interesting and important to adults as well as children.
Happy reading!