Reading with Conversation
What types of conversations should we be having with our children when we read? What types of questions should I be asking them? What should I point out to them? These are some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to the conversations parents or guardians should be having with their children as they read. While reading with an emergent reader, it is important to ask them questions about the characters: who they are, the choices they make, the problem they may be faced with and if they have ever felt the same way the character does. It is also important to ask them questions about the body of the story, the problem, where it takes place and the important events as they occur. For the really young readers (PreK-1) it is important to point out word patterns and rhyming sounds. Introducing students to these concepts and familiarizing them with the terminology will only help prepare them for literacy instruction in the classroom ( Letter Knowledge ). It is important t...