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Chapter books: How many chapters per night?
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MrsS2005
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Chapter books: How many chapters per night?
DS1 moved up to reading level M, which are chapter books. He's in 1st grade. He usually brings a new book home from school each night to read. Now, the books are very long (Flat Stanley, Magic Tree House, etc.). I certainly don't expect him to finish a chapter book each night, but I wasn't sure how long it should take him to finish a book. He's supposed to read at least 20 minutes per night, but I tend to focus more on finishing a shorter book or reading a certain amount. What are the expectations with reading chapter books?
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Posted 3/17/15 8:16 PM  |
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LSP2005
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Re: Chapter books: How many chapters per night?
I would focus on making sure he understands what he is reading, can answer comprehension questions, and can place himself into the situation and say what he would do if he was faced with similar circumstances.
I would also focus on having him read words in context, so not just individual words, but rather reading a sentence and then a paragraph with inflections and smoothly.
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| Posted 3/17/15 9:08 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Chapter books: How many chapters per night?
Thanks for the suggestions! I have him read to me aloud and he does really well with it. I make sure he pauses after each sentence. He's pretty good with inflections. We go over what the chapter was about at the end and sometimes during the middle I try to make sure he understands what he's reading. The questions and putting himself in the situation are great ideas.
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| Posted 3/18/15 7:29 AM |
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Michelle1110
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Re: Chapter books: How many chapters per night?
Posted by LSP2005
I would focus on making sure he understands what he is reading, can answer comprehension questions, and can place himself into the situation and say what he would do if he was faced with similar circumstances.
I would also focus on having him read words in context, so not just individual words, but rather reading a sentence and then a paragraph with inflections and smoothly.
I want to add - it's great he's a level M! I have middle schoolers that are o's and P's.
I think from a literacy stand point it is more important to read in time increments and review what was read, opposed to finishing chapters. PP had good suggestions...you can also ask him to share his thoughts on it, identify unfamiliar words, make predictions. As he gets older, stamina, fluency, and comprehension are the most important elements.
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| Posted 3/19/15 8:56 PM |
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