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The Writing Process

Grades for compositions are often judged on the following points.  When a student’s composition is complete, see if these suggestions are met. Ask the student to judge them for himself or herself.

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How to Improve Vocabulary

The best methods for improving vocabulary are by reading more and by reading different types of materials. You simply cannot get away from this fact! Memorizing lists of words is not very effective.

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Why Kids Don’t Read...

There is no easy solution for kids who don't read, but there are things you can do which require effort, not only on the child’s part, but also on your part. The earlier these actions are taken, the better. Our modern world provides many quick and pleasant distractions for both children and adults.  The enjoyment of reading is an acquired skill which requires time and energy.

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Choosing Books to Read for Pleasure

When choosing books to read for pleasure, use the child’s interests as a guide--TV shows (s)he enjoys, favorite places, foods, hobbies, sports, activities, etc. 2. Use this Quality Reading Level Evaluation (QRLE):      Open a possible book to a page in the middle.  Have the child read a paragraph aloud.  Count the errors.                If (s)he misses 1 word in 10, (s)he can probably read the book alone.                If (s)he misses 2 words in 10, (s)he can probably read it with help.                If (s)he...

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The Best Way to Read a Story

Do you really know how to read a story with a child? The best way? The most important literary activity in which parents of young children can engage is to read a story and model appropriate reading behaviors during the reading.

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Parent Monitoring

Due to budget cuts in many American schools, parent monitoring is becoming more important to assure that children have sound, fundamental reading skills.  Teachers are still teaching reading, but, with increased class size, the individual attention that some students need is diminishing. Parents who want their children to succeed will have to pick up the slack, especially if no reading specialist is available to them.

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  • Success in Kindergarten
  • Grade One Reading Success
  • Grade Two Reading Success
  • Grade Three Reading Success
  • Reading Success in Grades 4 & Beyond
  • What to Say at Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • How to Improve Reading Motivation
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • What is Dyslexia?
  • Vision and Hearing Affect Reading
  • Homework
  • Spelling
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fluent Reading
  • High-Frequency Sight Words
  • Reading Rate
  • Study Habits
  • A Plan for Studying
  • The Writing Process
  • How to Improve Vocabulary
  • Why Kids Don’t Read…
  • Choosing Books to Read for Pleasure
  • The Best Way to Read a Story
  • Parent Monitoring
  • Favorite Books and Authors
  • Using TV for Comprehension
  • ESL Students
  • Best Gifts for Children
  • Praise Brings More Than Smiles
  • Helping the Struggling Reader

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