Hello! Today the students and I discussed the three ways to read a book. They include:
1. Read the pictures: commenting briefly about the pictures in a book
generates vocabulary associated with the story and activates prior knowledge. It also allows students to make inferences and ask questions, which aids in comprehension.
2. Read the words: students read the words if the book is at their level or with the help of an adult if it is not.
3. Retell the story: Students take a "picture walk" through the book again but this time they comment on each page by rephrasing the story in their own words.
Feel free to practice this strategy at home whenever possible or model if for your child. "Three ways to read a book" is one way to foster reading confidence and independence. Try covering up the words for fun and make up your own story to go with the pictures. Then read the story to see if your ideas were the same as the author's . Happy reading everyone!
Thanks,
Mrs. McAuliffe
