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Frequently Asked QuestionsWednesday, July 25, 2007Could a reading comprehension problem effect success in the content areas?My fifth - grader is doing poorly in his history class. His teacher says it's because he can't do the reading. But when I have him read his textbook, he has no difficulty at all. What do you think the problem might be?Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 01:00 PM. Filed under: Comprehension FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink What does a reading comprehension problem look like?My son can read very well. He reads the words but doesn't seem to understand them. He just can't seem to remember what the story was about. Some times he can't remember even after he rereads the story. Is this a reading problem?Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:59 PM. Filed under: Comprehension FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink How can I “hook” my child on reading?I'm trying to get my child interested in reading. I've bought her all the books I loved as a kid, plus new stories I think would engage her. Unfortunately, she says these books are boring. How can I hook my daughter on reading?Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:58 PM. Filed under: Comprehension FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:58 PM. Filed under: Comprehension FAQs • (2) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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?Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:57 PM. Filed under: Comprehension FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:56 PM. Filed under: Assessment FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:55 PM. Filed under: Assessment FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:55 PM. Filed under: Assessment FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:54 PM. Filed under: Assessment FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink 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.Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:53 PM. Filed under: Assessment FAQs • (0) Comments • (0) Trackbacks • Permalink
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