Tip #83 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - Reading Mistakes
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #83 Making Sense of Reading Mistakes (How to Figure out Unknown Words) Remember: The main purpose for reading is to gain meaning from text, not just to say the words. When you are listening to your child read aloud, you may be a bit unsure of what to do if she reads a word incorrectly. You may think you need to correct her right away so you don't forget. Or maybe you hate to mention it for fear of hurting her feelings. If this issue has ever perplexed you before, here are some tips based on research to make reading together a rewarding experience for both of you. Studies show that is best to correct any miscues (reading a word incorrectly) gently sooner rather than later (such as the end of the paragraph or page) and then listing them all. However, it is extremely important to give ample wait time. This means to allow y...