Each week your child will get a new book and a card outlining what they need to do each night with their book. There are things to focus on each night with their reading group book in addition to reading it. Help your child keep track of their reading minutes on the monthly Book It calendar too! And don't forget you can count reading minutes from your Baggie Book, library books and Razzkids onlline reading.
Day 1
Vocabulary
Review & practice reading the vocabulary words listed on the back of their card, locate them within the text, and discuss the meaning of the words.
Day 2
High Frequency Words & Decoding Strategy
Review & practice the decoding strategy written on the front of their card (when appropriate). Hunt for High Frequency Words in the text and color them on the sheet provided- one side of the sheet has Kindergarten & 1st Grade words; the other side has the 2nd Grade words. Don't forget to practice the High Frequency Word list that your child should keep in their bag daily. Parent volunteers check them periodically throughout the week.
Day 3
Reading Standard
Review & practice the standard written on the front of their card as it applies to the text. Discuss the text with your child and encourage thoughtful responses that are grounded in evidence from the text. They need to demonstrate good understanding of the text.
Day 4
Fluency & Reading Standard
Review the Fluency Rubric and practice reading smoothly, with few errors and strong comprehension.
Day 1
Vocabulary
Review & practice reading the vocabulary words listed on the back of their card, locate them within the text, and discuss the meaning of the words.
Day 2
High Frequency Words & Decoding Strategy
Review & practice the decoding strategy written on the front of their card (when appropriate). Hunt for High Frequency Words in the text and color them on the sheet provided- one side of the sheet has Kindergarten & 1st Grade words; the other side has the 2nd Grade words. Don't forget to practice the High Frequency Word list that your child should keep in their bag daily. Parent volunteers check them periodically throughout the week.
Day 3
Reading Standard
Review & practice the standard written on the front of their card as it applies to the text. Discuss the text with your child and encourage thoughtful responses that are grounded in evidence from the text. They need to demonstrate good understanding of the text.
Day 4
Fluency & Reading Standard
Review the Fluency Rubric and practice reading smoothly, with few errors and strong comprehension.