1. Good Readers use Strategies - was the topic for our parent workshop in January

2. Good Readers read with someone every day

3. Good Readers think about what they are reading

4. Good Readers make connections as they read

5. Good readers use strategies to figure out words

6. Before Reading Readers pay attention to cover, title, pictures, author Readers pay attention to cover, title, pictures, author Readers take a book walk to help them get ready to think about the book Readers take a book walk to help them get ready to think about the book Readers access schema to bring more knowledge to the book Readers access schema to bring more knowledge to the book Readers remind themselves about what the book is about as they read Readers remind themselves about what the book is about as they read

7. During Reading Readers use the picture Readers use the picture Readers figure out words by saying the first sound of the word Readers figure out words by saying the first sound of the word Readers figure out words by noticing the ends of words Readers figure out words by noticing the ends of words Readers figure out words by moving through the whole word Readers figure out words by moving through the whole word Readers always think about what makes sense Readers always think about what makes sense Readers ask themselves questions as they read Readers ask themselves questions as they read Readers go back and reread to understand Readers go back and reread to understand Readers can always ask for help Readers can always ask for help

8. After Reading Readers think about the meaning of the sentence or story Readers think about the meaning of the sentence or story Readers notice when they get a feeling as they read Readers notice when they get a feeling as they read Readers question things that happen or things that characters do Readers question things that happen or things that characters do Readers notice when books remind them of something and make connections Readers notice when books remind them of something and make connections

9. Pause WAIT and give them a chance to work it out Prompt Ask your child a strategy question Praise Give them specific praise for their efforts Give them specific praise for their efforts “You knew that didn’t make sense and fixed it. That’s what good readers do. Great job!” What do I do when my child comes to a word they don’t know?