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Reading as a Process

1/7/2018

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Reading is a complex social, cultural, linguistic, and mental process. Proficient and fluent readers utilize assets from each of these different sources to comprehend and critically analyze texts effectively. Below you will find a list of things you can do to help your son or daughter comprehend the information in the texts as they read better:

Before Reading
  • Make predictions/inferences
  • Take a picture walk
  • Make personal connections
  • Establish the purpose for reading
  • Discuss prior knowledge related the book's contents
  • Discuss key vocabulary words in the book

During the Reading
  • Make predictions/inferences
  • Generate questions
  • Answer questions
  • Apply reading strategies
  • Read with a partner
  • Record key information
  • Model Think Aloud Processes 

After the Reading
  • Revisit predictions/inferences
  • Respond to a writing prompt related to the text
  • Read additional books with similar themes, characters, and or authors
  • Summarize events, story elements
  • Create a visual and or dramatic representation of the events in the story
  • Create a graphic that details key events in the text
  • Create and conduct an inquiry project related to the book

Feel free to like, comment, or share. Remember that everything is better through books!


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    About Me:

    My name is Dr. Terry Husband and I am an Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. I am also a father of three beautiful daughters and passionate about reading. Research suggests that fathers play a very critical role in a child's literacy development. At the same time, many fathers are unsure how they might best support their child's literacy development outside of school. This blog is designed to encourage and support fathers as they read to and with their children on a regular basis outside of school. As you browse this blog, you will find articles, tools, and links to assist you in this journey. I hope you enjoy!

    --Dr. H

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