| Reading strategies are easy to introduce as tools for young readers to start comprehending stories they hear. The more you practice with your child the more they start to use these strategies on their own. Early Reading Strategies Preview the cover Look at the pictures on the cover to help understand what the story is going to be about and what characters are in the story. Decide if the book is fiction or non-fiction. Picture Walk Look at each picture in the book and find clues about what the story is going to be. Who are the characters? Are they people or animals? Where is the setting of the story? Is it night or day? Is the book's story real or a fantasy? Making Predictions To be able to understand the story before they read, young readers are asked to make good guesses about what is going to happen in the story. Building Background Knowledge Young readers will be exposed to new words or experiences with which they are not familiar. It is important to pay attention to these new words and concepts before, during, or after reading to help the reader better understand the story. Smell the book The smell of the book excites young readers and triggers our most powerful sense -- our sense of smell. Smells remind us of great memories and important moments and teach us that reading is multi-sensory and fun. I'm Keep Reading! |
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