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 to note that young readers may not master these skills or concepts right away; however, exposure is crucial. Exposing them to the terminology will encourage and support their awareness of the different elements that go into composing a story. For a follow up activity or an additional activity to complete with young readers are technology apps that focus on word building.
Common Sense offers an app based on Montessori principles that has been made specifically for emergent readers. The Montessorium App teaches students to recognize word patterns, letter sounds and letter names. Parents must be engaged with the app but it supports the conversation that should be happening during reading.
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 to note that young readers may not master these skills or concepts right away; however, exposure is crucial. Exposing them to the terminology will encourage and support their awareness of the different elements that go into composing a story. For a follow up activity or an additional activity to complete with young readers are technology apps that focus on word building.
Common Sense offers an app based on Montessori principles that has been made specifically for emergent readers. The Montessorium App teaches students to recognize word patterns, letter sounds and letter names. Parents must be engaged with the app but it supports the conversation that should be happening during reading.
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