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How Book Clubs Can Encourage Reading
You can help your child learn to read faster
Here are some tips:
PREVIEW. Before he reads anything, have him take a few minutes to think about what he's going to read. Have him look at the title, any subheading, and any words in bold type. Have him skim the first and last paragraphs. Then have him tell you what he'll be reading about.
DON'T LET HIS EYES wander. Help your child train his eyes to move more quickly. Have him move a 3"x5" card below the lines of text to guide his eyes down the page.
PRACTICE. Spend 15 minutes a day working on reading speed. Choose something easy and interesting for him to read. Ask him to read a little faster than he usually would. Keep track of how many words he can read in that time. Try to build speed each day.
HAVE HIS EYES CHECKED. Often, very slow reading is the result of eye problems that have never been corrected.
SOURCE: "Tips for Increasing Reading Speed," www.ababsoft.com/speedreading/w001.htm
PREVIEW. Before he reads anything, have him take a few minutes to think about what he's going to read. Have him look at the title, any subheading, and any words in bold type. Have him skim the first and last paragraphs. Then have him tell you what he'll be reading about.
DON'T LET HIS EYES wander. Help your child train his eyes to move more quickly. Have him move a 3"x5" card below the lines of text to guide his eyes down the page.
PRACTICE. Spend 15 minutes a day working on reading speed. Choose something easy and interesting for him to read. Ask him to read a little faster than he usually would. Keep track of how many words he can read in that time. Try to build speed each day.
HAVE HIS EYES CHECKED. Often, very slow reading is the result of eye problems that have never been corrected.
SOURCE: "Tips for Increasing Reading Speed," www.ababsoft.com/speedreading/w001.htm
Nurture the 3 elements of self-esteem in your child
You can't bestow self-esteem on your chld, but you can nurture its three key elements:
1. Acceptance. Tell your child you love her all the time - not just when she's good or successful. Compliment her more; criticize her less. Help her develop friendships and social skills.
2. Confidence. Emphasize your child's strengths. Accept, don't dwell on, weaknesses. Point out progress. Help her see that her actions do make a difference.
3. A sense of purpose. Help your child set attainable goals. Be positive about her abilities to succeed. Help her see that seh can overcome difficulties. provide incentives and rewards.
Source: "Building Self-Esteem and Dealing with Disappointments at School," Bridges to Reading Kit, Schwab Foundation for Learning, www.schwablearning.org
1. Acceptance. Tell your child you love her all the time - not just when she's good or successful. Compliment her more; criticize her less. Help her develop friendships and social skills.
2. Confidence. Emphasize your child's strengths. Accept, don't dwell on, weaknesses. Point out progress. Help her see that her actions do make a difference.
3. A sense of purpose. Help your child set attainable goals. Be positive about her abilities to succeed. Help her see that seh can overcome difficulties. provide incentives and rewards.
Source: "Building Self-Esteem and Dealing with Disappointments at School," Bridges to Reading Kit, Schwab Foundation for Learning, www.schwablearning.org
Why Students Should Read Poetry
1. Poetry supports the development of the building blocks of literacy as defined in Put Reading First and No Child Left Behind.
2. Poetry supports the development of writing paradigms, such as The Six Traits of Writing, and addresses needs to raise the standards for writing.
3. Poetry is an excellent venue to teach and reinforce discrete grammar and vocabulary skills.
4. Poetry provides a focus for reading and writing, and helps students learn how to be concise.
5. Poetry supports components defined in brain research such as the importance of searching for patterns, and is an acceptable way for students to express emotions and feelings.
2. Poetry supports the development of writing paradigms, such as The Six Traits of Writing, and addresses needs to raise the standards for writing.
3. Poetry is an excellent venue to teach and reinforce discrete grammar and vocabulary skills.
4. Poetry provides a focus for reading and writing, and helps students learn how to be concise.
5. Poetry supports components defined in brain research such as the importance of searching for patterns, and is an acceptable way for students to express emotions and feelings.
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