Reading

First Read

"Introduction"

Introduce key vocabulary

Build comprehension

Use "think aloud strategy"

Maintain the flow of the story

Second Read

"Reconstruction"

Guide the "reconstruction" of the story as the book is read

Prompt children to recall events and sequence with questions as the story is read

Ask questions that support comprehension

Enrich and review vocabulary from 1st read

Third Read

"Chime In"

Invite all children(your child) to "chime in" with key storybook text.

Provide prompts as needed.

Ask questions about characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions.

             1. What are the reasons for them?

             2. How they relate to story events?

             3. How do they relate to child's experiences?

Fourth Read

"Dramatization"

Invite children to participate actively

Assign speaking parts to all children

                              or

Choose an alternate book if a fourth read is not appropriate

* From the reading workshop