Reading Partnerships at Academy Primary School
Reading Partnerships - What is it?
Introduction
How children learn to read.
How can you help?
Reading Practice
Confidence and Motivation
Things to do
Any Queries
Reading Partnerships - What is it?
This is an initiative between SEELB and primary schools involved in Reading Recovery.As part of the scheme parents receive three days training to help average readers in P.3 and P.4 on a one to one basis. Back to top
Introduction
Academy Primary School believes that reading is the key to successful learning in all areas of the curriculum. Our aim is for children to be able to read for information and for pleasure. To encourage the children to become independent readers, we use a range of activities and pupils receive individual, small and class group tuition.We would really appreciate your co-operation and support encouraging your child to become a better reader. This leaflet gives some practical ideas and explains how you can help you child at home. Back to top
How children learn to read.
Learning to read is like trying to crack a code, children should be encouraged to look for different clues to help them understand what they are reading. Learning individual words is important, but they are really aiming to work out the full message Back to topHow can you help?
When you hear your child read encourage them to use the following strategies to work words out:The pictures;
The length of words;
Sound words out;
The meaning of the story;
Word knowledge;
Previous memory of the story.
It is important not to confuse your child so concentrate on developing a few skills at a time. You may say ?This week I want you to remember to use the pictures as clues?
Remember your child will already use some of the clues mentioned. Back to top
Reading Practice
The aim is to make reading an enjoyable experience, but consistency is essential if progress is to be made.Try to:
Practise regularly;
Allocate a specific time for reading (20 minutes per evening if possible);
Try to use a comfortable and quiet area;
Make activities fun and interesting. Back to top
Confidence and Motivation
These can be developed through:Re-reading familiar books;
Reading children's own pieces of writing;
Listening to taped stories;
Listening to adults reading aloud. Taping children reading aloud;
Lots of praise - be specific. Back to top
Things to do
Talk about books and pictures.Explain what the book is about.
Ask children to predict ??What might happen next??
Ask children to talk about what has happened ??Which words sentences did you like??
or ?What did you think about?? or ?Tell me about?
Encourage children to read a variety of reading material, like books, magazines and newspapers.
Encourage children to use expression in their voice.
If children have difficulty with certain words write the words on a card so they can be practised.
Make a game out of the common words used in reading.
Phrases to use -
?Well done you had a go?
?Well done you used expression?
?Good you corrected yourself?
?Good try, but did it make sense??
?Good try, but did that sound right??
?I like how you used the pictures to check?
?I like how you re-read that bit to check you understood it / got it right?
'Let's try reading that word again?
Remember to give lots of praise and be specific.
If you have any queries or require further information please contact Mrs Bell or Mr Moore. Back to top