Reading
Dear Parents,
Your child will enjoy a wonderful reading and writing experience in the 3rd grade. Through our reading and phonics program your child's balanced literacy program provides opportunities to participate in reading as “real readers” do. It also allows is the opportunity to tailor instruction more individually and appropriately for each student in the class. In this way, more time is available for children to read. Research suggests that the amount of independent reading that children do in school is related to the gains in reading achievement. Independent reading is also a major source of vocabulary growth and reading fluency.
However, we do not mean to suggest that students are left on their own to “just read.” A balanced reading program with quality instruction involves many elements. In the Readers Workshop, students have the opportunity to:
-listen and thoughtfully respond to good literature
-think deeply through use of thinking routines
-participate in individual and small group reading instruction
-select materials at an appropriate level
-have lessons word study skills
-develop comprehension
-integrate reading and writing strategies
Our literacy program gives students an opportunity to communicate with their teacher as well as with other students, both orally and in writing. In support of building students independence and engagement, students have opportunities to make choices about what they are interested in reading. They are also provided guidance in choosing from various types of literature-realistic fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc. All of these experiences incorporate our new Common Core Standards.
We believe that the ultimate goal in reading is personal understanding and enjoyment. They are truly motivated to read, and read well.
We appreciate your continued involvement in your child’s reading!
Your child will enjoy a wonderful reading and writing experience in the 3rd grade. Through our reading and phonics program your child's balanced literacy program provides opportunities to participate in reading as “real readers” do. It also allows is the opportunity to tailor instruction more individually and appropriately for each student in the class. In this way, more time is available for children to read. Research suggests that the amount of independent reading that children do in school is related to the gains in reading achievement. Independent reading is also a major source of vocabulary growth and reading fluency.
However, we do not mean to suggest that students are left on their own to “just read.” A balanced reading program with quality instruction involves many elements. In the Readers Workshop, students have the opportunity to:
-listen and thoughtfully respond to good literature
-think deeply through use of thinking routines
-participate in individual and small group reading instruction
-select materials at an appropriate level
-have lessons word study skills
-develop comprehension
-integrate reading and writing strategies
Our literacy program gives students an opportunity to communicate with their teacher as well as with other students, both orally and in writing. In support of building students independence and engagement, students have opportunities to make choices about what they are interested in reading. They are also provided guidance in choosing from various types of literature-realistic fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc. All of these experiences incorporate our new Common Core Standards.
We believe that the ultimate goal in reading is personal understanding and enjoyment. They are truly motivated to read, and read well.
We appreciate your continued involvement in your child’s reading!