Reading Groups

This week I will NOT be meeting with reading groups. Instead I will be individually testing the children on reading and DOLCH words. I will let you know how they do by sending home a letter telling you if they are reading at, below or above the expected level at this time. They should be reading at a level 4 at this time.

Though I will not be meeting with groups, I will be sending home a new book or homework sheet each night. Please be sure to read the book with your child and remember we did not read it together, so it may be a little more difficult.

1. Have them do a picture walk...tell you what is happening in the story by looking at the pictures.
2. Point out any words that may be tricky for them or show them the pattern in the book.
3. Then read the book together or have your child read to you.
4. While reading remind your child to use the strategies I have taught them to figure out the word. Please use the bookmarks located in their reading bags!

Be sure to send the pink/green bag back each day with your child as he or she will turn in the book they read with you and get a new one. Please be sure to check the bookmark in your child's reading bag to make sure you have the correct book and know the objective if it is stated!

Thanks so much!  Ms. Benear:)