How do I encourage my child to read chapter books?
My daughter is going into 4th grade this year. She loves to read but does not like chapter books. She wants the pages to have pictures and words. When we go to the library she checks out 40 picture books for the week. I have tried to steer her towards chapter books but she will only read them if she has to. She scored at a 5th grade level on her state test. How do I encourage her to read chapter books? Thank you.
2 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
How do you help a student with Williams syndrome develop comprehension skills?
My son is 9 years old and a 3rd grader. He has dignosed with Williams syndrome three years ago. He has been on an IEP since then. He is a very good and fast reader, but he has comprehension problems. He has hard time retelling the story, though he can answer the questions quite well. What I can do to help him up to his age level in comprehension?
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After having a student tested, do you have a program to improve their reading skills?
Yes, we do offer an instructional program for students with the particular weaknesses identified by DORA. The instructional suggestions are included as part of the assessment report.
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Is there an assessment for children of different ages and abilities?
Hi Let's Go Learn, I really need some help. We are homeschooling two of our 3 sons. One of our sons is very bright and benefits from a lot of structure and ongoing challenges. I realized that his time needs were distracting me from important help that the other two boys needed. The other two have significant reading delays. They are about in grades 3 and 5 (ages 9 and 11). We are a reading family, treasure good books and do a lot of reading aloud. But so far neither of these two are capable of reading on their own. I own about all the phonics programs out there, and we have daily lessons in phonics and reading, taking it by small steps. I have tried to take a wait and let them mature approach, but now I'm getting concerned, especially for the 5th grader. I'm looking for some direction. I probably should get them tested to determine the specifics of their skills. Thanks.
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Where can I find reading help for both high school students and adults?
My 15 year old is in 9th grade and reads on a 6th grade level also my dad who is 53 reads on a 5th to 6th grade level. I need something to help my child read better and actually get interested in reading and I also need something to help my dad read better and comprehend better so that he can get his GED. I have no idea where to look or where to get started. Could you please give me some ideas or advise on what I need to do to get both of them help. Please remember funds are low so we will be trying to do this at home. Thank you.
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Looking for help homeschooling an autistic student?
Dear Let's Go Learn: I am new @ Homeschooling. My son is 6. 1st grader. Autistic - Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS). Speech Impaired. The schools refer to him as High Functioning. Academically he is a bit ahead of his peers in this Special Education class.
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What tools can I use to teach an adult to read?
Hello Let's Go Learn, I would like to see if you could help direct me. I am going to teach a 23-year-old young man to read. I will need tools to help teach him the basics and I don't know where to start. I found "Hooked on Phonics" on the internet, but the cost was $300.00! Do you have any suggestions about other tools I may use to help? Thank you.
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When is it appropriate for my child to be assessed for her reading?
School-aged children's reading abilities can be assessed anytime. It's always a good idea to have a good idea of what your child's strengths and weaknesses are in reading.
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Looking for a homeschool assessment for multiple students?
Dear Let's Go Learn, I am a homeschooling parent and mother of 6. Two of my sons are in college, four are homeschooling. My greatest teaching challenge is with my son who I recently had evaluated by a developmental optometrist. Our first appointment for vision therapy is tomorrow and I am currently working on planning the details for how to conduct this year of homeschooling.
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What can I do for a frustrated third grader?
Dear Let's Go Learn, My 8 yr. old daughter is beginning 3rd grade work this year. She continues to have difficulty with reading and reading comprehension. She frequently misreads words, guessing based on the first few letters rather than reading a complete word. She will occasionally read words backwards such as reading, "saw" as "was".
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How can I help a child with autism to improve his reading?
Hello, Thanks for your email. Yes, autistic kids can learn to read. If you haven't already, you should contact the CAN (Cure Autism Now) organization
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How can I help my child “catch up?”
Hello, Popular perceptions notwithstanding, rare indeed is the child who "can't read" by fourth grade. While many fourth - graders certainly struggle with fourth-grade level reading material; they still may know a very great deal about reading.
2 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007