Tip #95 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - SQ3R/Reading Comprehension

Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #95 SQ3R: A Reading Comprehension Technique There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all. ~ Jacqueline Kennedy If your child has ever read something and afterward can’t answer many questions about it, you know her comprehension was insufficient. It is possible for a child to be able to read out loud fluently, even expressively, and yet not remember much (or anything) of what they read. It is important to keep in mind the true definition of reading which involves not just saying the words but also understanding the words and constructing meaning from those words. If your child is not doing that, is she really reading? Since informational text can be more difficult to understand and, therefore, to read, it is important to offer children strategies t...