READING

By: Gina, Andrea, and Kristina

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*Baldridge 5007 Reading2.pptx

Basics of Reading Reading is the primary way of learning

Decoding Comprehension Retention

Neurodevelopmental (Reading is learned)

Decoding Recognition of letters that represent

sounds of spoken words. Example: Bag= Buh, Aah, Guh

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Comprehension Understanding the written word,

depends on ability to decode. Please Watch

Retention Remember what has been read and

connecting it to what you already know.

Difficulties 85% of children with learning difficulties

also have reading difficulties. Early identification is better.

By third grade reading to learn is essential to classroom work.

Learn strategies on how to read. Dyslexia- Most common reading

difficulty.

Decoding- Difficulties Don’t hear or differentiate the sounds. Signs of trouble:

Sounds out words Confusion between letters Slow oral reading Reading without expression Ignoring punctuation.

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Comprehension- Difficulties If they can’t decode they cannot

comprehend. Signs of trouble:

Confusion about the meaning of words or sentences

Can’t connect ideas Emission of detail Important details Lack of concentration

Retention- Difficulties Needs to have decoding, and

comprehension present in order to obtain.

Signs of trouble: Remembering Summarizing Connecting to prior knowledge Personal experience

Ready to Practice?

What can we do? Parents and Teachers

Share observation about child Discuss and identify strengths and weaknesses

Use Interests Avoid false praise Let them know that they can be successful Identify tutor, sister, brother, etc. Protect from humiliation Allow practice before reading aloud

Familiarize with curriculum Understand emotional reactions

GENERAL•Assignment Books•To-Do Lists•Provide Examples (not comparisons).•Prep Time•Student Self-Check•Allow review time•Set goals•Provide feedback

Decoding Strategies Rhyming Games

Example Listening Games Sight Word Flashcards Read Aloud Together Rules of Decoding For More Ways Click Here

Comprehension Strategies Charades Connect stories over a few days Discuss what has been read KWL chart Preview difficult vocab. Words Graphical organizers For More Click Here

Retention- Strategies Re-reading

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Book Reports Storyboards Timeline Skits

Cartoons For More Click Here