What does my child's reading level mean?

Presented by: Amy Buckingham & Carolyn Prongay

Components of Reading

Comprehension- (understanding)

Fluency- (rate, phrasing, expression)

Accuracy- (decoding)

Why is it important to know a student's

reading level?•During independent reading should be reading with ease (fluency & comprehension)

•During instructional/ guided reading should be reading text that are more challenging

How can I find out the levels of books?

Scholastic book wizard

• Back of certain books

• Scholastic catalog

Ask your child’s teacher

• Book list-home.comcast.net/~ngiansante/

How can I help my K-2 student?

Sight words-flashcards

• Letter names and sounds (Fundations)

• Create a book box of books child can read

Use pictures as clues

• Have your child make predictions, ask questions even come up with an alternative ending

• Play rhyming games

• Play board games

• Read aloud to your child everyday!

How can I help my 3-5 student?

Help guide your child with finding texts that are at their reading level and of high interest (five finger rule)

• Most of your child's reading can be spent reading silently. However, discuss the text with them. Have them read at least 5 minutes aloud.

Support your child while responding to text in writing. Check that they are able to demonstrate an understanding of what they read.

Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv4McHXiMPc

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnaGQxlggp8&feature=relmfu

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-EOZqU3_RE&feature=related