Reading Homework Instructions
READING HOMEWORK
I will be sending home new reading books soon. Some will be the shiny colored readers, and some will be paper books. The new paper books that will be coming home will need to be returned. They are from a different program and are at a higher reading level than the decodable books that have been coming home. To help you with your child’s nightly reading homework, I am sending home some information…
By reading with your child as often as you can and asking the provided questions, you will promote and practice fluency and comprehension skills to support this journey!
For homework each night, please do the following: · Have your child read the book that is in their reading bag/homework pocket of their binder. Please do not allow your child to struggle through the words.
Give him/her a chance to decode it, but if they continue to struggle, tell them the word so they can continue reading. · Ask your child 3-4 comprehension questions from the list provided · When your child is able to read the book fluently and correctly, write the title of the book, the date, and your signature on the reading log. ·
Return the book to school in your child’s reading bag. If your child needs additional practice with the book, please write a note for me on the log and I will keep sending the book home so that they can continue to practice until they are ready to read it to me!
I will also listen to him/her read the book to me at school. If they are able to read the book fluently, I will mark his/her log, take the book out, and replace it with a higher level book.
If you find that a book is too difficult for your child, please return it with a note and I will gladly send another. The goal is for your child to feel encouraged and not discouraged. · The books belong to our classroom. Please remind your child the appropriate way to treat our books and be sure all books are returned in a timely manner. I am so eager to witness the excitement as your child’s ability to read improves and grows this year. Thank you so much for your support!
Mrs. Brimage :)
I will be sending home new reading books soon. Some will be the shiny colored readers, and some will be paper books. The new paper books that will be coming home will need to be returned. They are from a different program and are at a higher reading level than the decodable books that have been coming home. To help you with your child’s nightly reading homework, I am sending home some information…
By reading with your child as often as you can and asking the provided questions, you will promote and practice fluency and comprehension skills to support this journey!
For homework each night, please do the following: · Have your child read the book that is in their reading bag/homework pocket of their binder. Please do not allow your child to struggle through the words.
Give him/her a chance to decode it, but if they continue to struggle, tell them the word so they can continue reading. · Ask your child 3-4 comprehension questions from the list provided · When your child is able to read the book fluently and correctly, write the title of the book, the date, and your signature on the reading log. ·
Return the book to school in your child’s reading bag. If your child needs additional practice with the book, please write a note for me on the log and I will keep sending the book home so that they can continue to practice until they are ready to read it to me!
I will also listen to him/her read the book to me at school. If they are able to read the book fluently, I will mark his/her log, take the book out, and replace it with a higher level book.
If you find that a book is too difficult for your child, please return it with a note and I will gladly send another. The goal is for your child to feel encouraged and not discouraged. · The books belong to our classroom. Please remind your child the appropriate way to treat our books and be sure all books are returned in a timely manner. I am so eager to witness the excitement as your child’s ability to read improves and grows this year. Thank you so much for your support!
Mrs. Brimage :)
Comprehension Questions
for Reading Books
Sample Reading Questions
What is the title of the story?
Can you think of another title?
What is the story about?
Could this story really happen? Why or why not?
Is this story real or make believe? How do you know?
Is this story full of facts? If so, tell me two facts that you learned.
Where is the setting of the story? (Where does the story take place)
What time of day does the story take place?
Who are the characters in the story?
Is there a problem in the story? If so, what is the problem?
What is the solution to the problem in the story?
Can you think of another solution?
How do you think your solution will change the ending?
What happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
Did you like the story? Why or why not?
Can you think of a different ending for the story?
What would you do if you were in the story?
Would you recommend this story to a friend? Why or why not?
What is the title of the story?
Can you think of another title?
What is the story about?
Could this story really happen? Why or why not?
Is this story real or make believe? How do you know?
Is this story full of facts? If so, tell me two facts that you learned.
Where is the setting of the story? (Where does the story take place)
What time of day does the story take place?
Who are the characters in the story?
Is there a problem in the story? If so, what is the problem?
What is the solution to the problem in the story?
Can you think of another solution?
How do you think your solution will change the ending?
What happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
Did you like the story? Why or why not?
Can you think of a different ending for the story?
What would you do if you were in the story?
Would you recommend this story to a friend? Why or why not?