Thank you for completing the reading survey. If you haven’t had a chance to complete it yet, it’s not too late! Here is the link: reading survey. This is a look at the week ahead.

First Grade: We have learned a total of seven reading strategies. These now include using smaller word chunks to figure out longer unknown words (Chunky Monkey) and always self checking to make sure that the reading makes sense (Wise Old Owl). We are ready to start applying these strategies with different books. This week we will practice a book that is just one level above your child’s reading level. This will give plenty of opportunity for us to problem solve unknown words together. After lots of practice and discussion about the story, this book will come home on Friday in a special Book Box. You can encourage your child’s reading by listening to him/her read this book to you at home. While reading, he/she should point under the words while reading. This ensures that words are not skipped or added. This is just the first book of many which will come home from our reading class. These important books should be stored in the Book Box so that they can be practiced frequently.

Second Grade: After our review of decoding strategies and vowel sounds, we are starting our first book together. We will practice using good problem solving skills with unknown words and also work on strengthening comprehension. We will also spend time reviewing details from the story and discussing characters. In our group, we will look for clues in what the characters do, say, and act. On Friday, this book will come home in a special new Book Box. Please make sure that our reading class books are stored in this box so that they can be practiced regularly. After your second grader reads this book to you, ask about the interesting facts that we have discovered while reading.

Enjoy this reading time with your child!