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Home Reading 

Your child will be involved in a variety of reading experiences during the day. The aim is to foster enjoyment of books and for the children to build their understandings of written text, to predict storylines, ask and answer questions and to be exposed to many different text types. Most nights your child will bring home a book to share with you. Please check the reading folder every day and ensure the book comes back to school  the following day.

I encourage parents to interact with the text when your child is reading and really encourage their attempts to take risks with new language. Reading at home should be an enjoyable experience. Encourage your child to read every night and set time aside for this – make it a special time in the evening. The important thing is that you share it and enjoy it together.

Listening to your child read to you. · Make sure your child holds the book and turns the pages for him/herself. · Encourage him/her to look at each picture and to point carefully to each word when reading. · If, when reading, your child comes to a word they don’t know, you can use the following prompts; PAUSE: wait for your child to attempt on their own PROMPT: give a clue e.g. use the pictures PRAISE: praise for their attempt · After reading encourage your child to retell the story in his/her own words.

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