Dear
Parents,
Today we are beginning our Home Reading
Program!
Here is how it works:
·
Each day your child will be bringing home
their home reading bag with their leveled reading book and a time tree.
- Set aside a convenient and quiet
time each evening when you and your child can read and discuss the book
together.
- After reading for 15 minutes, please
fill in the “Time Tree” and return the book to school the following day
(Even if you aren't done to encourage the habit).
- Once your child has read for 465
minutes, he/she will 4 Calgary Flames Player cards (from the program-
Reading, Give it a shot”) There are 24 to collect in total. Please
keep the time tree at home and return it when it is completed.
- The books that the children are
bringing home are chosen according to their reading level. It is important
to read the book several times so that your child is familiar with the
vocabulary. At school we suggest reading it 3 times: 1 for
reading/problem solving new words, 2 for fluency (how smooth they read)
and 3 for understanding.
- You may keep it for a day but please
return it to school, as your child will be reading it at Daily 5 Time.
If your child would like to bring it home again, he or she will have
the choice.
- Please note that we have taken great
care and time in preparing these books to be ready for your
children.
I hope
that you enjoy spending time reading with your child and please be patient with
your child and make this reading time fun for your child. Next week, we
will send home some comprehension cards that your child will use to help them
gain a deeper understanding of their book.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any
questions,
Lisa Stewart: ljstewart@cbe.ab.ca
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