RAZ Reading Website: http://www.raz-kids.com/login/cvandermeulena
Bubblus interactive web graphic organizer: https://bubbl.us/
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Welcome to the reading page, look over the reading categories below and learn ways you can help your child become a better reader or click on the link to practice a reading skill or to watch the help vidoes of the concepts we are learning in class.
Story Elements Beginning: http://quizlet.com/_hysgi
Story Elements Advanced: http://quizlet.com/_hysq8
Classroom Focus Story:
Eclipse: Vocabulary words-http://quizlet.com/_iql2m
The Sun, Earth, and Moon: Vocabulary words-http://quizlet.com/_ia7le
The Yellowbrick Roadies: Vocabulary words- http://quizlet.com/_h1cro
Character Traits: http://quizlet.com/_a3jno
Character Traits Website:http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/character-trait-examples.html
Parents, help your struggling reader become confident high flying hawks:
Word-Attack Strategies
Word-attack strategies help students decode, pronounce, and understand unfamiliar words. They help students attack words piece by piece or from a different angle. Model and instruct your child to:
Use Picture Clues
Parents, if your child is a fluent reader, use these tips to help them develop their comprehension skills. The ultimate goal is to develop a love for reading and learn from reading.:
Make Predictions
Predictions encourage active reading and keep students interested, whether or not the predictions are correct. Incorrect predictions can signal a misunderstanding that needs to be revisited. Instruct students:
Many students think visually, using shapes, spatial relationships, movement, and colors, and can benefit greatly from this strategy. Instruct students:
Having students form their own questions helps them recognize confusion and encourages active learning. Instruct students:
Relating the text in students' own words clears up language issues. Retelling challenges them to aim for complete retention. Summarization allows students to discriminate between main ideas and minor details. Instruct students:
Reading vocabulary:
http://quizlet.com/4864817/reading-vocab-flash-cards/
Practice your skills:
Synonyms- http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky2/squanky2lo.html
Antonyms- http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky/squankylo.html
If you struggle sounding words out, try this phonics website: http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?fwww.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f
Dolch sight word practice for below grade level readers: http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/dolch/dolch.htm
Figurative language to make reading and writing more fun:
What it is and types- http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-figurative-language.html
Idioms- http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
Idioms and what they mean-http://www.idiomconnection.com/
Literal drawings of idioms by kids, can you figure out what they mean?- http://www.idiomsbykids.com/#chitika_close_button
Marvel Comic Idioms- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/marvelidioms.html
Idiom Cartoons- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/comics/idioms.html
Simile fun, create your own poem: http://www.poetryteachers.com/poetclass/lessons/teachsimiles.html
Metaphor fun with battleship: http://www.quia.com/ba/42131.html
Simile and metaphor:http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/1poe.htm
Anecdotes are short stories, why do we use them: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-anecdotes.html
Connotative Words:
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-connotative-words.html
Connotation or connotative words lesson: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/whats-name-0
Mystery Stories:
http://kids.mysterynet.com/
Mystery book ideas- http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/books-support-mystery-genre-study
Ingredients to a mystery- http://hil.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/PDF%20Files/Mystery/Ingredients%20Checklist.pdf
Grammar:
http://www.grammarmancomic.com/comicsgman.html
Parts of speech- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/grammarcom.html
Genre:
http://quizlet.com/9339931/types-of-genre-flash-cards/
Poetry Types:
http://quizlet.com/9033458/5th-grade-poetry-flash-cards/
Read and listen to a story online:
P.R. Team: Short, fun below grade level books to help struggling readers practice: http://kids.aol.com/KOL/1/KOLJrStories
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/load.htm?f http://pbskids.org/lions/stories/
The author reads the book while you follow along: http://www.astorybeforebed.com/storytime
Read online:
Children and young adult books online to read at different levels, scroll down and enjoy one that looks interesting: http://www.magickeys.com/books/
http://www.kidsworldfun.com/ebooks.php http://www.bygosh.com/childrensclassics.htm http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm http://aaronshep.com/stories/
Graphic Novels: Worm world- http:////wormworldsaga.com/chapters/chapter01/EN/Index.php
The Dreamland Chronicles- http://www.thedreamlandchronicles.com/2005/12/25/welcome-to-the-dreamland-chronicles/
Girl Genius- http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104
Smash- http://smashcomic.com/2011/04/08/season-1-title-page/
Click on a book and give it a read- http://www.kidjutsu.com/
Comics: Batman- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/batman-the-brave-and-the-bold-1/readitnow
Billy Batson- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/billy-batson-and-the-magic-of-shazam-1/readitnow
Justice League- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/justice-league-unlimited-1/readitnow
Supergirl- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/supergirl-cosmic-adventures-in-the-eighth-grade-1/readitnow
Super Friends- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/super-friends-1/readitnow
Tiny Titans- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/tiny-titans-1/readitnow
Looney Tunes- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/looney-tunes-100/readitnow
Scooby-Doo- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/scooby-doo-1/readitnow
Ben 10- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/cartoon-network-action-pack-27/readitnow
Grossology- http://www.kinsa.net/widgetFiles/file/Web%20of%20Deception.pdf
Summary: Macdonald Hall- http://antoniososamacdonaldhall.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-history-occurs-in-toronto-canada.html
Story Elements Beginning: http://quizlet.com/_hysgi
Story Elements Advanced: http://quizlet.com/_hysq8
Classroom Focus Story:
Eclipse: Vocabulary words-http://quizlet.com/_iql2m
The Sun, Earth, and Moon: Vocabulary words-http://quizlet.com/_ia7le
The Yellowbrick Roadies: Vocabulary words- http://quizlet.com/_h1cro
Character Traits: http://quizlet.com/_a3jno
Character Traits Website:http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/character-trait-examples.html
Parents, help your struggling reader become confident high flying hawks:
Word-Attack Strategies
Word-attack strategies help students decode, pronounce, and understand unfamiliar words. They help students attack words piece by piece or from a different angle. Model and instruct your child to:
Use Picture Clues
- Look at the picture.
- Are there people, objects, or actions in the picture that might make sense in the sentence?
- Start with the first letter, and say each letter-sound out loud.
- Blend the sounds together and try to say the word. Does the word make sense in the sentence?
- Look for familiar letter chunks. They may be sound/symbols, prefixes, suffixes, endings, whole words, or base words.
- Read each chunk by itself. Then blend the chunks together and sound out the word. Does that word make sense in the sentence?
- Think of a word that looks like the unfamiliar word.
- Compare the familiar word to the unfamiliar word. Decide if the familiar word is a chunk or form of the unfamiliar word.
- Use the known word in the sentence to see if it makes sense. If so, the meanings of the two words are close enough for understanding.
- Read the sentence more than once.
- Think about what word might make sense in the sentence. Try the word and see if the sentence makes sense.
- Read past the unfamiliar word and look for clues.
- If the word is repeated, compare the second sentence to the first. What word might make sense in both?
- Think about what you know about the subject of the book, paragraph, or sentence.
- Do you know anything that might make sense in the sentence? Read the sentence with the word to see if it makes sense.
Parents, if your child is a fluent reader, use these tips to help them develop their comprehension skills. The ultimate goal is to develop a love for reading and learn from reading.:
Make Predictions
Predictions encourage active reading and keep students interested, whether or not the predictions are correct. Incorrect predictions can signal a misunderstanding that needs to be revisited. Instruct students:
- Look at the pictures, table of contents, chapter headings, maps, diagrams, and features. What subjects are in the book?
- Write down predictions about the text. During reading, look for words or phrases from those predictions.
- While reading, revise the predictions or make new ones.
Many students think visually, using shapes, spatial relationships, movement, and colors, and can benefit greatly from this strategy. Instruct students:
- Imagine a fiction story taking place as if it were a movie. Imagine the characters' features. Picture the plot in time and space.
- Imagine processes and explanations happening visually. Use nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create pictures, diagrams, or other mental images.
- Use graphic organizers to lay out information. Make sketches or diagrams on scrap paper.
Having students form their own questions helps them recognize confusion and encourages active learning. Instruct students:
- Before reading, think about the subject based on the title, chapter heads, and visual information. Make note of anything you are curious about.
- While reading, pause and write down any questions. Be sure to ask questions if there is confusion.
- Look for the answers while reading. Pause and write down the answers.
- Were all the questions answered? Could the answers come from other sources?
Relating the text in students' own words clears up language issues. Retelling challenges them to aim for complete retention. Summarization allows students to discriminate between main ideas and minor details. Instruct students:
- During reading, note the main ideas or events. Put a check mark in the book or write a note to point out a main idea.
- At the ends of chapters or sections, review the information or story. Note main ideas or events and the details that support them.
- After reading, retell or summarize the text. Focus on the important points, and support them with relevant details.
- Refer to the book to check the retelling or summarization.
Reading vocabulary:
http://quizlet.com/4864817/reading-vocab-flash-cards/
Practice your skills:
Synonyms- http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky2/squanky2lo.html
Antonyms- http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/squanky/squankylo.html
If you struggle sounding words out, try this phonics website: http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?fwww.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f
Dolch sight word practice for below grade level readers: http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/dolch/dolch.htm
Figurative language to make reading and writing more fun:
What it is and types- http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-figurative-language.html
Idioms- http://www.funbrain.com/idioms/index.html
Idioms and what they mean-http://www.idiomconnection.com/
Literal drawings of idioms by kids, can you figure out what they mean?- http://www.idiomsbykids.com/#chitika_close_button
Marvel Comic Idioms- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/marvelidioms.html
Idiom Cartoons- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/comics/idioms.html
Simile fun, create your own poem: http://www.poetryteachers.com/poetclass/lessons/teachsimiles.html
Metaphor fun with battleship: http://www.quia.com/ba/42131.html
Simile and metaphor:http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/1poe.htm
Anecdotes are short stories, why do we use them: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-anecdotes.html
Connotative Words:
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-connotative-words.html
Connotation or connotative words lesson: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/whats-name-0
Mystery Stories:
http://kids.mysterynet.com/
Mystery book ideas- http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/books-support-mystery-genre-study
Ingredients to a mystery- http://hil.troy.k12.mi.us/staff/bnewingham/myweb3/PDF%20Files/Mystery/Ingredients%20Checklist.pdf
Grammar:
http://www.grammarmancomic.com/comicsgman.html
Parts of speech- http://www.grammarmancomic.com/grammarcom.html
Genre:
http://quizlet.com/9339931/types-of-genre-flash-cards/
Poetry Types:
http://quizlet.com/9033458/5th-grade-poetry-flash-cards/
Read and listen to a story online:
P.R. Team: Short, fun below grade level books to help struggling readers practice: http://kids.aol.com/KOL/1/KOLJrStories
http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/load.htm?f http://pbskids.org/lions/stories/
The author reads the book while you follow along: http://www.astorybeforebed.com/storytime
Read online:
Children and young adult books online to read at different levels, scroll down and enjoy one that looks interesting: http://www.magickeys.com/books/
http://www.kidsworldfun.com/ebooks.php http://www.bygosh.com/childrensclassics.htm http://www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm http://aaronshep.com/stories/
Graphic Novels: Worm world- http:////wormworldsaga.com/chapters/chapter01/EN/Index.php
The Dreamland Chronicles- http://www.thedreamlandchronicles.com/2005/12/25/welcome-to-the-dreamland-chronicles/
Girl Genius- http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104
Smash- http://smashcomic.com/2011/04/08/season-1-title-page/
Click on a book and give it a read- http://www.kidjutsu.com/
Comics: Batman- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/batman-the-brave-and-the-bold-1/readitnow
Billy Batson- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/billy-batson-and-the-magic-of-shazam-1/readitnow
Justice League- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/justice-league-unlimited-1/readitnow
Supergirl- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/supergirl-cosmic-adventures-in-the-eighth-grade-1/readitnow
Super Friends- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/super-friends-1/readitnow
Tiny Titans- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/tiny-titans-1/readitnow
Looney Tunes- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/looney-tunes-100/readitnow
Scooby-Doo- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/scooby-doo-1/readitnow
Ben 10- http://dcnationcomics.kidswb.com/product/cartoon-network-action-pack-27/readitnow
Grossology- http://www.kinsa.net/widgetFiles/file/Web%20of%20Deception.pdf
Summary: Macdonald Hall- http://antoniososamacdonaldhall.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-history-occurs-in-toronto-canada.html