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Title: Clapping Names
Objective: During this activity students will learn the nature of syllables. Student's will clap and count the number of syllables in their first and last name.
How to do the activity: I will begin by modeling a simple word and then a complex one to see if students are following as to what they will be doing throughout the activity.  After checking for understanding the teacher will model various names that range in different lengths all while having students participate. Once the modeling words have been completed, I will choose a student’s name and pronounce it syllable by syllable while clapping it out before inviting the children to say and clap the name along with me. We will then go around the classroom and have students pronounce their name all while clapping and sounding out the syllables. Once students have found how many syllables are within their name, they will put two fingers under their chin and sound out the syllables. This is a great activity to get students to practice with different words and understanding what syllables are and how they sound.

Differentiated Learning: This activity can be differentiated for students with exceptionalities as it can be done in multiple forms to accommodate the needs of every student. For example, if a student has a hard time learning when instruction is just being talked, I can provide the student with a worksheet of the words that are being modeled and provide them with markers so they can break down the words. This will allow for them to see where the syllable takes place in the word. This will allow for the student to be hands on but also engaged in the classroom activity.

Worksheet: https://assets.ctfassets.net/p0qf7j048i0q/4pPmvQGvYrjmnVwCPX0vO/907d881c9b151d6c98e81192d31d5d50/Elkonin_Sound_Boxes_Understood.pdf

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Title: Say it with Nonsense
Objective : Students will learn how to improve the ability to pay attention to differences between what they expect to hear and what they actually hear when hearing poems or stories they are familiar with.
How to do the Activity: The students and I will meet in a reading circle. I will choose a poem that our class is familiar with and enjoyed reading previously. I will have students close their eyes and hear the poem correctly the first time and then the second time I reread I will substitute words or change order of a word. This class activity will challenge the student to detect the changes whenever they hear them and explain what is wrong and their reasoning. When they do, encourage them to explain what was wrong. It is important that during the game we encourage students to participate and ask question if they do not understand.  " As the game is replayed in more subtle variations across the year, it will also serve usefully to sharpen the children's awareness of the phonology, words, syntax, and semantics of language." ( Reading Rockets, 2022).

References:
Reading Rockets. Phonemic activities for the preschool or elementary classroom. (2022, February 24). from https://www.readingrockets.org/article/phonemic-activities-preschool-or-elementary-classroom

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Blending Words

How to do activity at home: It is important that when students are learning phonemic awareness that parents participate in their learning. During reading time at home parents can stop and have the child listen as they break a word down into two parts, have them blend the sounds together and guess the word. For example, " H....AT”. This activity doesn’t have to be limited to reading time. Parents / guardians are encouraged to point out objects or places when going out or doing things around the house. This will allow the child to say the name of the object or place in two parts and have your child blend the word.

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https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101-guide-parents/first-grade/phonological-and-phonemic-awareness-activities-your-first-grader

The activities /resource listed under this component will meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities as students learn how letters represent sounds. The activities and resources I have listed under phonemic awareness tackle various skills and not simply focusing on one thing. During these activities students will learn syllables, blending, onset–rime, and phonemes which are essential when they move to learning phonics.

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Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Activities for Your First Grader

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That’s a complicated sounding term, but it’s meaning is simple: the ability to hear, recognize, and play with the sounds in spoken language. Phonological awareness is really a group of skills that include a child’s ability to:

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Title: Blends Fish Sorting Activity
Objective: Students will learn how to combine the learning of beginning consonant blends.
How to do the activity: For this activity we will be doing it in groups after a learning lesson on blended constants. Students will receive a cut out of fishbowls and set of goldfish that contain blends for ( fl, tr, br, cr, fr, cl, dr, sl, st, bl, gl, and sc). In their groups students will work together to sort the goldfish with words into the correct blend fishbowl. As students sort the words, they will pronounce the word and sound it out. Once they are done sorting the words students will write the words for each blend group into their student journals. Once they have written out the words we will discuss as a class and review them.

This is a great group activity as you can mix students up based on their learning needs. This activity allows for the diversity of students to learn from one another and help those students with exceptionalities.

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Digraph Bug Swatting Game

Objective: Students will learn how to strengthen the concept of digraph graphemes at the beginning of a word.

How to do this activity: For this activity students will work in groups of three. They will receive four bugs each with labeled digraphs (sh, wh, th, and ch), along with 24 game card words, and two fly swatters. Students will place the four bugs on the floor or their desk and have the pile of words next to them. The third student will take a card and turn it over having the pair playing swatting the corresponding digraph the word belongs too. The helper will keep score as for every correct digraph student will get a point. the student helper then will switch and play.

This activity will be great to help students with exceptionalities as a lot of drill and practice helps significantly.  This activity will help as I can provide my students with immediate feedback to what needs correction avoiding them from learning errors. I can also provide them with uplifting feedback and modify the game if needed to help them understand the concept a bit better.

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Phonics First Little Readers (Parent Pack)

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This activity book set is great for students that are K-2nd grade. The mini books are full of color and easy to read stories where children will learn all phonics skills such as short vowels, long vowels, consonant blends, and digraphs. The parent pack does not only come with the books but, also a parent guide that has great tips when helping children learn how to read.

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Phonics First Little Readers (Parent Pack)

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Set children on the road to reading success with this library of adorable, illustrated mini books. The fun, easy-to-read stories in this collection give kids practice with must-know phonics skills, such as short vowels, long vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, and more. The convenient storage box houses 24 books plus a parent guide filled with tips for helping children read.

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https://www.readingrockets.org/literacyapps/phonics

This family website assist parents in teaching children phonics. There are various websites that can make the learning of phonics very fun and engaging for them.

The activities and resources that have been provided under phonics will meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities as they tackle various learning skills that are important. For example, the classroom activities of digraphs and constant blends are major components when learning phonics. The activities along with the at home parent guide are able to be modified to meet the needs of all students. All activities chosen are engaging but focus on collaborative group learning allowing for all students to learn together.

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Phonics instruction helps children learn the relationships between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoken language. Children are taught, for example, that the letter ‘n’ represents the sound /n/, and that it is the first letter in words such as nose, nice, and new. We’ve found grea…

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Frayer Model
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Objective : Students will learn to identify and understand unfamiliar vocabulary words.

How to do this activity:  The vocabulary words will be chosen from the reading or concept we will be learning in class. As a class we will review the vocabulary together and then students will complete the Frayer model during the course of a week. In the Frayer model students will need to define the vocabulary word, use it in a sentence, find synonyms using resources in textbooks or our web corner, examples of how a word would be used, and lastly an image of the word.

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Welcome to my Frayer Model resource! Frayer models are great ways to prompt students to think about the meaning of a word or concept. This allows them to create an in-depth understanding of what they are learning!

Choose a Frayer model that best fits the needs of your student. There are full-page, 2-per-page, 3-per-page, and 4-per page versions included in three different models; facts, characteristics, and picture.

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Welcome to my Frayer Model resource! Frayer models are great ways to prompt students to think about the meaning of a word or concept. This allows them to create an in-depth understanding of what they are learning!Choose a Frayer model that best fits the needs of your student. There are full-page, 2-...

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Creating Magic Sentences With Vocabulary

Objective : Students will be able to take a simple sentence and make it more interesting by choosing a different word.

How to do this activity : Teachers will create sentences ranging in complexity. It is important that when creating the sentences that will be used for this activity that I ensure that the vocabulary list being reviewed fits into them. I will then cut up the sentences and stick them into a magic bag that student's will draw them from. The word bank will be listed on our bulletin board and may use their vocabulary frayer models as a reference. " By having your students think critically about which words are the best to switch out and the vocabulary words would work best in their place, they will build both creative and descriptive writing skills." ( Collins, 2019).  It is important that students learn the vocabulary and understand what synonyms are. This activity can also be made into a project as students can create their own short story using the sentences that were created and adding more detail. Vocabulary words can be repeated if wanted and are used in the correct context.

References:
Collins, C. (2022, January 11). 5 activities to improve 3rd grade vocabulary - studentreasures blog. Studentreasures Publishing. from https://studentreasures.com/blog/teaching-strategies/5-fun-ways-teachers-can-improve-3rd-grade-vocabulary/

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New words during read alouds

During reading time parents can review the book with the child. They then can do a read aloud and as they discover new words; they can discuss it with the child and then move back into the reading. This activity doesn’t allow the child to become overwhelmed with so much new vocabulary but rather engaged in learning new words at their pace. Parents can then use the new word learned throughout the course of the next day and encourage the child to use in a sentence.

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https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101-guide-parents/kindergarten/vocabulary-activities-your-kindergartner

The activities and resources that are listed below Vocabulary are important when shaping readers minds as this is how they will expand their language. The in class activities chosen are to help students learn in differentiated strategies. Students will be able to learn the concept but also put it into practice as we learn through class discussions, individual work, and collaborative group learning. Whether the student has exceptionalities or not they will be learning in a supportive learning environment  that expands their reading skills as well as comprehension.

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Overview

Talking to and reading with your kindergartener are two terrific ways to help them learn new words. Conversations and questions about interesting words are easy, non-threatening ways to get new words into everyday talk.

Use rich language in conversations with your child

Even very young children love to hear and learn new words! Help your child expand their word bank and knowledge of the world by using interesting and vivid words instead of simpler language in your everyday conversations. For example, instead of saying, "this ice cream is good" you might say, "this caramel ice cream is scrumptious."

Read with your child every day

Reading aloud exposes your child to lots of vivid language that is not found in books for beginning readers. When you come upon a new and interesting word, take the time to stop and ask your child what they think that word might mean in the context of the story. Then offer a kid-friendly definition of the word and connect it to a similar word and a shared experience.

Patience!

Word learning and vocabulary growth takes time and patience. Don't expect your child to learn a new word after one conversation or one read aloud. True word learning happens after being exposed to words several times. We all learn about words throughout our lifetime. You're getting your child off to a great start by developing an early interest in words.

Vocabulary in kindergarten

Try these vocabulary activities at home

Bring in the nonfiction

Nonfiction and informational books (such as the DK Eyewitness series) offer young children a treasure chest of new and interesting words about our world. If the book has a glossary, spend some time discussing the words with your child, and as you read aloud stop as often as needed to think about new words and how they connect to what your child already knows about.

Talk about new words during read alouds

Talking to and reading with your child are two terrific ways to help them hear and read new words. Conversations and questions about interesting words are easy ways to get new words into everyday talk. "The book says, 'The boy tumbled down the hill,' and look at the picture! How do you think he went down the hill?"

Sharing a new word with your child doesn't have to take a long time: just a few minutes to talk about the word and then focus back on the book or conversation. Choose which words to talk about carefully - choosing every new word might make reading seem like a chore. The best words to explore are ones that are less common to see in the books your child might read. When introducing new words to your young learner, keep the following four helpful hints in mind:

1. Provide a simple, kid-friendly definition for the new word: Enormous means that something is really, really big.

2. Offer a simple, kid-friendly example that makes sense within their daily life: Remember that really big watermelon we got at the grocery store? That was an enormous watermelon!

3. Encourage your child to develop their own example: What enormous thing can you think of? Can you think of something really big that you saw today? That's right! The bulldozer near the park was enormous! Those tires were huge.

4. Keep your new words active within your house. Over the next few days and weeks, take advantage of opportunities to use each new vocabulary word in conversation. Kids often need to hear a new word in context ten times or more before they "know" that word.

How do I help my child learn new words while we read aloud?

Reading aloud is a great way for children to learn new words. Literacy expert Sandra Wilborn suggests that parents pause during the read aloud to elaborate on a new word by giving a simple definition, connecting the word to something your child knows, and using it in a sentence. Reinforce the learning by using that new word at home in the weeks ahead. (From our video series Reading SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading.)

Give them great words

Children's author Jane Yolen ( Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?) delights in using rich language in her picture books. In this clip from our video interview with Yolen, she says she often has to fight to keep good words - that really stretch vocabulary learning - in her picture books.

Grocery store vocabulary

The produce section is a great place to hear new interesting word s. Words like rhubarb, asparagus, artichoke, and kiwi are fun to say, and fun to eat. As you introduce each one, use descriptive words to help your child learn. "A kiwi has a fuzzy outside, but the inside is bright green with black seeds!"

Start at the root

Begin with a simple root word, such as push. Ask your child to come up with words they know that contain that word, such as pushing, pushed, pushover, push-up. Talk about how all these words have some shared meaning related to the word push.

Consider the prefix

Numeric prefixes like bi- and tri- are a part of many words kids know and use. Discuss words like tricycle, tricep, triangle. All these words share the prefix tri-, which means three. Can they develop a list of words that begin with the prefix bi- (like bicycle and binoculars)? This gives you a great chance to introduce new words, like bicentennial, bicep, and biped. You can generate similar word lists with the numeric prefixes uni, octo, and cent.

Word connections

Try this activity from the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). The FCRR "At Home" series was developed especially for families! Watch the video and then download the activity: Word Connections. See all FCRR vocabulary activities here.

Homonym fun

Homonyms - words that sound the same but have different meanings - provide a great opportunity for word fun. Say a word out loud, and see if your child can generate more than one meaning for the word. For example:

bark: the sound a dog makes
bark: the covering on a tree ring: jewelry you wear on your finger
ring: the sound a doorbell makes

Explore your world

Visits to a museum, the zoo, the botanical garden, historical sites, and even your neighborhood park are terrific opportunities to introduce your child to new words. Spend some time looking at the signage and identifying new words, then connecting them to what you see right there.

"What's another word for ..."

This game helps your child learn there's more than one word for everyday things. For example, look around you and say, "what's another word for couch?" ( sofa, ottoman). Or, "what's another word for cup?" ( glass, mug). You can extend the game by talking about how two things are similar but not exactly alike ( glass, mug). That helps your child learn about the subtle differences in related words.

What does this word mean? Helping a kindergartner learn new vocabulary

This video is from Home Reading Helper, a resource for parents to elevate children's reading at home provided by Read Charlotte. Find more video, parent activities, printables, and other resources at Home Reading Helper.

Understanding vocabulary: why it's critical to your child's reading

This video is from Home Reading Helper, a resource for parents to elevate children's reading at home provided by Read Charlotte. Find more video, parent activities, printables, and other resources at Home Reading Helper.

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Vocabulary: Activities for Your Kindergartener

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Talking to and reading with your kindergartener are two terrific ways to help them learn new words. Conversations and questions about interesting words are easy, non-threatening ways to get new words into everyday talk. Even very young children love to hear and learn new words!

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4- K-W-L Charts

How to do this activity: This activity will be done using a K.W.L Chart where students will fill in what they know prior to the reading or concept being taught, what they want to learn, and at the end reviewing what they learned. This is a great class activity to do with students as they can actively
engage in class discussions and begin to think critically. I will begin by showing them the new book we will be reading. As a class we will examine the book cover and introduce the topic we will be learning about. Students will then share what they know about the subject and begin to build questions that can be asked during the question period of our lesson. During this time, we will also do Think-Pair-Share as I ask questions and they discuss with their partners before sharing as a class. As our class discussions gets deeper students tell me many things they want to learn or take from this reading / concept. Once we have read and reviewed the concept as a class, we will we write down all of the things we have learned, and the students will be able to share. This is a great activity for students  with exceptionalities as they can be paired with someone that can strengthen their learning. As well they will be able and encouraged to share their thinking as no answer is wrong during these types of activities. It allows students to step out of their comfort zone and think outside of the box. It can also boost their self esteem as what they may share others may not know.

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5 Finger Story Retells

Objective: Students will be able to display their comprehension of the story by sharing key details of the text.

How to do this Activity: This activity can be done as a whole class or can be divided into small groups for students to work together. As a class we will read a comprehension short story. As a class we will discuss the short story and fill in the Five finger anchor chart together. Students will need to discuss and understand the following five things.

1. Characters: Who was in the story? Who was the main character?

2.  Setting: Where did the story take place? Are there any key details of the setting?

3.   Events: What happened in the story? What events do they believe are important?

4.  End: How did the story end? Why do you think the story ended this way? Did they like the ending of the story? Was it expected?

5. Students will share their favorite character or part of the story. The teacher will share as well.

This activity can be differentiated to meet the needs of every student as you can substitute reading the short text to an audio story. If a student that does poorly in reading comprehension does better with a partner this activity can be reviewed in small groups as the teacher goes around and provides  the student feedback and additional help.

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" I predict" ... / Active reading

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How to do this activity: When parents and children sit for a read aloud at home they can come up with predictions before starting. This home activity may require for the child to choose a new book they have not yet read. They can look over the cover and skim the book before starting to make predictions as to what the reading will be about. It is important that the parent/ guardian models active reading to the child. Once you begin reading discuss with the child what is happening. Parents can pause and talk about any interesting or unfamiliar vocabulary words that the child may not know or understand. Throughout the reading it is important to ask questions such as “What just happened?  How do you think that character is feeling about a particular event in the story? Can the child relate to that event and the characters feelings? The child and parent can also make predictions about what will happen next and discuss it after if they were right. This at home comprehension activity will develop the child’s comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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Can Your Child Tell What Happened In the Story?

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https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101-guide-parents/kindergarten/comprehension-activities-your-kindergartner

Second Resource: https://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/comprehension
This article focuses on ways to identify if a child is having problems with comprehension. There are also tips/strategies that parents can be used at home to help strengthen comprehension skills.

The activities / resources listed under comprehension meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities as they involve a combing of reading skills and expanding a child’s vocabulary. The activities that are used for the concept of comprehension strengthen student’s skills in drawing conclusions, questioning what the text is about, learn unfamiliar words, and retell key details of a story.

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Just 15 minutes each day makes a big difference! Reading aloud is a great way to help your kindergartener absorb new words and see how stories are structured. It's also one of the best ways to help children learn about the world and make connections between their own lives and what's in the book - that helps children see the world with empathy. And last but not least, it's a wonderful time to snuggle up with your child and share the experience of reading and discovery together.

Remember that reading together should spark curiosity, joy, and a desire to explore and learn. Conversations about books should be enjoyable, and not a set of quizzes and questions. As you try some of the activities listed below, remember to keep it light and lively for your child.

There are so many great nonfiction and informational books for very young kids (such as the popular DK Eyewitness series and National Geographic series). Try to include some of these during your next trip to the public library. Children love learning about the real world and are proud to share what they know!

Even a walk around the neighborhood or a trip to the grocery store can be a rich learning experience for young children. A child may see an urban bunny for the first time on a walk, and then be able to connect it to stories about rabbits. These personal connections help children connect what they read with what they know - a powerful way to build comprehension skills!

Try these comprehension activities at home

"I predict ..."

When you sit down for a read aloud, look at the book's cover together. Ask, "What do you think this book might be about? Why? Can you make some predictions?" Guide your child through the pages, discuss the pictures, and brainstorm what might happen in the story. Talk about any personal experiences your child may have that relate to the story.

Five-finger retell

After reading a story together, have your child tell you five things about the story, using her fingers to talk about each one:

1. Characters: who was in the story?

2. Setting: where did the story take place?

3. Events: what happened in the story?

4. End: how did the story end?

5. Favorite character or part of the story

Active reading

Model active reading when you read with your child. Talk about what's happening as you're reading. Stop and discuss any interesting or tricky vocabulary words. Help your child make pictures of the story in his mind. Ask your child, "What just happened here? How do you think that character feels? Have you ever felt like that? What do you think will happen next?" Not only will this develop your child's comprehension, but critical thinking skills as well.

Mind movies

When you come to a descriptive passage in a book, have your child close her eyes and create a mental movie of the scene. Encourage her to use all five senses. Read the passage over together, looking for details that bring the scene to life. Ask questions like, "How do you know it was a hot day? Which words help you understand that the child was lonely?"

Tell me about it

After a read aloud, one of the best and easiest ways to check for understanding is to ask your child to summarize what the book was about in their own words. You can ask a question or two to help your child clarify her thinking or to add more detail.

Think alouds

Connect the book to your child's own life experience. For example, A River Dream: "This book reminds me of the time my father took me fishing. Do you remember the time we went fishing?"

Connect the book to other books they have read. For example, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: "This story reminds me of Cinderella. Both stories are about sisters. Do you know any other stories about nice and mean sisters? Let's keep reading to find out other ways the stories are similar."

Connect the book to big ideas/lessons. For example, Stellaluna: "This story helps me understand that we are all the same in many ways, but it's our differences that make us special."

Wordless

Wordless picture books provide your child with practice using clues to create meaning. There are no wrong stories with wordless picture books, only variations based on what the "reader" sees and puts together. Rosie's Walk, Good Dog, Carl, and Beaver Is Lost are all interesting and fun wordless picture books to explore. Find more wordless books on BookFinder.

Family stories

This is a wonderful activity for a family picnic or for a rainy day when you're snuggled together on the couch. Share a favorite story about your childhood or a family story that's been passed down from generation to generation. Use vivid language and details about people, places, and things. Funny or scary will really get your child's attention! Your child will probably have lots of questions, which keeps the storytelling alive. You could also ask your child if she has a favorite family story of her own.

Map this book!

Draw a map of the book's setting, and be sure to include the places where the main action happens!

Beginning-middle-end

This is a great way to see if your child understands the main parts of a story. After reading a book together, give your child three sheets of paper, with "beginning" on one sheet, "middle" on the second sheet, and "end" on the third sheet. Ask your child to think about the three parts of the story, and then draw what happened on each on the sheets. Arrange the sheets in order, left to right. What happens if you re-arrange the sheets? Does the story still make sense?

Words, words, words

Be sure to include books with rich vocabulary in your read alouds and call attention to interesting words and phrases from the story. This may include repeated phrases or idioms (such as "get cold feet" or "I'm all ears"). Offer a kid-friendly definition and connect the new word or phrase to something your child already knows.Talk about how the author used language or words to make the text interesting, informative, funny, or sad.

Picture walk

Talk about the book before you read it. Show the cover illustration and ask your child to predict what the book is about. Flip through the book, look closely at the pictures together, and talk about what's on the jacket flaps.

Remember when ...?

Connect what your child reads with what happens in life. If reading a book about birds, relate it to birds you've seen on walks in your neighborhood.

Story detectives

As you read with your child, stop and ask questions such as: What's happening in the picture? Why do you think the puppy is sad? Have you felt that way yourself? Why do you think the spider wanted to help the pig? What do you think is going to happen next? How do you think the story will end? Take turns and let your child to "be the detective" and ask you questions about the book. Not only will this develop your child's comprehension, but critical thinking skills as well.

Picture the character (Part 1)

Try this activity from the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). The FCRR "At Home" series was developed especially for families! Watch the video and then download the activity: Picture the Character. See all FCRR comprehension activities here.

Picture the character (Part 2)

Try this activity from the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). The FCRR "At Home" series was developed especially for families! Watch the video and then download the activity: Picture the Character. See all FCRR comprehension activities here.

More comprehension resources

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Sentence trees

Teacher Resource:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Fluency-Sentences-Fluency-Sentence-Trees-Sight-Word-Practice-Bundle-3064269?st=d6d2c09c3526a979b94e417eaa91c9fb

Objective: Students will be able to build fluency as they focus on breaking down sentences to focus on each word at a time.

How to do this activity:  Student can do this activity as an individual in our classroom reading corner. There will be a stack of sentence tree cards and work pointers. Students will practice their fluency concentrate on each word they are reading , developing accuracy and reading pace as they continuously practice.

This activity can be differentiated for students with exceptionalities as they will have different complexity levels of entrance trees. As well this activity can be done with a learning partner where they can practice sentence trees together. For example, if a child has dyslexia during this time, I will go over this activity with the student and modify the instruction if they need additional help. If the sentence tree has to many words, I would try easing the student from a simple four-word sentence to more complex.

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Do your students struggle with reading fluency? Help them increase their fluency with these reading fluency sentences cards bundle. These sentence tree cards are perfect for beginning readers to practice reading and increase their reading fluency! These fluency sentences provide sight word practice, blends and digraphs practice, and short and long vowel practice.

These cards are NO PREP - just print and go! This bundle includes 400 sentence tree cards in both black/white and color.

This reading fluency sentence tree bundle includes:

Sentence trees are a great way for beginning readers to practice reading fluency. Students will read the first word. Then they will add a word onto the sentence until they have read the entire sentence. Students are practicing reading sight words and building reading fluency, too!

These fluency sentences include all 220 Dolch sight words and most of the Dolch nouns.

There are many ways to use these reading fluency sentences in your classroom:

Word practice with a small group

Independent reading center

Reading fluency center

Fluency folder

Early finishers

Homework for extra practice

Individual practice with parent volunteers

Individual practice with teaching assistants

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stephanie says, "I use this with a student that I tutor and I am beginning to see his fluency improve tremendously...even with other texts. His mom heard him read while we were working and she began to cry because she had never heard him read long sentences with fluency like that!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jennifer says, "I have loved using this as part of my reading groups. We use them as our "warm up" at the start of groups. The students enjoy them and look forward to them every time. Thank you for the great resource"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melissa says, "Thank you for such a great resource. I have been using this with a few of my struggling readers and it has made a world of difference! I love the progression of the sentence trees and love to see my students get more and more confident as they read it with repetition!"

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Reading Fluency Sentences | Fluency Sentence Trees | Sight Word Practice Bundle

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Do your students struggle with reading fluency? Help them increase their fluency with these reading fluency sentences cards bundle. These sentence tree cards are perfect for beginning readers to practice reading and increase their reading fluency! These fluency sentences provide sight word practice,...

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4. READING CONTESTS (AGAINST THEMSELVES)

Objective: Students will challenge themselves as they establish fluency in their reading.

How to do this activity: Students will be given a text preferably a reading warm up, differentiated reading passage, or a sight word fluency passage that is age appropriate for the grade level. It is important to focus on choosing differentiated reading passages as they accommodate the diversity of students. The timer will then be set for 2 minutes. Students will read independently and upon the time ringing they will circle the last word they read in a color of their choosing. Once they have all done that, I will reset the time again for two minutes and have them reread the text and circle once again where they left off once the time comes to a stop.  This will allow for students to see their reading fluency improvement and practice until they reach their goal. This activity is a great classroom activity as it can be differentiated by doing it independently, in pairs, or having a teacher or aid help those that need the additional help. “A teacher might differentiate the process of instruction by changing the form of content delivery. For instance, some have an easier time comprehending a story by hearing it, as opposed to reading it in print.” (ULM Online, 2020).  This can be displayed as having the student listen to an audiobook while reading along to strengthen and then have them try reading the text at their own pace.

References
ULM Online. What is differentiated reading instruction?  (2022, August 3) from https://online.ulm.edu/degrees/education/med/curriculum-and-instruction/differentiated-reading-instruction/

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Reread Favorite Books

Rereading stories over and over again allow for children to strengthen their fluency. " Reading the same story repeatedly solidifies new words and increases vocabulary. And it teaches expression with sentence structure as they watch you read." ( The Three Readers, 2021). It is important that reading is modeled as children learn the importance of accuracy, speed, and proper expression. Children must also understand the importance of punctuation.

References
My Three Readers. 15 quick reading fluency activities to make excellent readers. (2021, December 15) from https://mythreereaders.com/how-to-teach-reading/reading-fluency-skyrocket-reading-skills/

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https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101-guide-parents/second-grade/fluency-activities-your-second-grader

The activities and resources that are listed under the fluency component will meet the reading needs of young learners with and without exceptionalities as they focus on differentiated learning skills that accommodate the diverse needs of students. The activities that were chosen for students to do within the classroom and at home allow for them to understand skills like word recognition and comprehension. Once students tackle fluency it allows them focus on what the text is saying and make connections from the reading to prior knowledge learned.

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The goal for your second grade reader is to read the same way he talks, smoothly and with expression that reflects what is happening in the story.

Your child's teacher will give "timed reading passages" where kids read a story and are timed for one minute to record how many words they can read in that time. At the beginning of second grade, most kids can read 50-60 words a minute. By the end of the year, they will build up to reading 90 words a minute.

Try these fluency activities at home

Choose the right books

Help your child choose books that he can comfortably read about 90 percent of the words in a few sample pages. If your child wants to choose books that are more challenging, that's okay too, but you may need to help with sounding out multisyllable words or words that are irregular.

Listen every day

Once you've found a collection of books that your child can read, listen to your child read every day. Be patient - new readers often read slowly! Offer help when your child gets stuck, and always give lots of praise and encouragement.

Should I be concerned if my child reads slowly?

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains that what's most important is if your child understands what she's reading. Kegi offers simple ways to check for understanding and how to model expressive reading. (From our video series Reading SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading.)

Reread favorite books

Building fluency takes a lot of practice! Keep a collection of books that your child can read quickly and easily. Encourage your child to reread favorite books over and over again. With each reading, you may notice your child reading a bit easier, a bit faster, and with a bit more confidence and expression.

Read to your child every day

Model your own fluent reading as you read and reread books with your child. Even though your second grader may be able to read on her own, continue to find time each day to read books to her that are just beyond her reading level. She will enjoy listening to more advanced stories, and she will hear a great example of fluent reading - how you change your expression throughout a story and read with ease. Your child will hear how you raise your voice at the end of question sentence or how you change your voice for different characters.

How can I encourage reading when it's hard for my child?

Literacy expert Kegi Wells explains different strategies to help children to become stronger and more engaged readers, including modeling what fluent, expressive reading sounds like. (From our video series Reading SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About Reading.)

Family poetry jam

Start with playful, rhyming poetry about topics that are familiar to your child like animals, food, and bedtime. Nursery rhymes and Mother Goose collections are early favorites. Read the poetry aloud slowly. Emphasize the sound of the words and the rhymes. Read dramatically to emphasize the breaks and phrasing of the poem. Have fun with the colorful language and word play. Reread the poem several times. Once a poem is familiar to your child, take turns reading! First you read one line or one stanza, and have your child read the next. See if you can do that while maintaining the rhythm of the poem. Learn more in this article, Poems at Home (in English and Spanish).

Reader's theater

You don't need a script or costumes or props. Just choose a favorite picture book that your child is familiar with, and one that has lots of dialogue. Take turns reading the passages aloud, using dramatic voices and gestures appropriate to the story. This activity can get pretty silly right away, but it's a great way to practice expression in reading aloud.

Record it

Another fun way to practice reading and build fluency is to have your child create her own audio books. This can be done simply with a tape recorder or audio recording feature or app on your phone. Your child might need a few "takes" to get his reading just right. Sharing your audio recordings with family and friends is a great motivator!

Paired or "buddy" reading

Take turns reading aloud. You go first, as your reading provides a model of what good fluent reading sounds like. Then, ask your child to re-read the same page you just read. You'll notice that your child's reading will start to sound more and more like yours. Do this for several pages. Once your child is comfortable enough, and familiar enough with the book, take turns reading page for page.

Echo game

Choose a book at your child's reading level and read a sentence aloud using appropriate expression and pauses. Then, have your child mimic you, reading the same sentence and using the same expression and pauses. Repeat the game every few paragraphs as you read through the book.

Choral reading

Choose a book at your child's reading level and read a page or passage together in unison. You may have to slow your reading down a little to keep pace, but don't slow down too much. Encourage your child to copy your pace and expression.

Practice, practice, practice!

Repetition is the key to fluency. Encourage your child to reread a favorite (short) book until she can read it smoothly and easily. This will boost her confidence along with her fluency. You might also ask her to read the book to younger siblings or other family members and friends.

Mastering reading accuracy

Reading tutor Linda Farrell listens closely as Xavier reads aloud from one of his favorite books ( Dog Man) to help him focus on reading every word accurately. Strong readers have the habit of reading virtually every word accurately. (From our Looking at Reading Interventions video series.)

How to coach your child to read fluently

This video is from Home Reading Helper, a resource for parents to elevate children's reading at home provided by Read Charlotte. Find more video, parent activities, printables, and other resources at Home Reading Helper.

Help your young child read fluently

This video is from Home Reading Helper, a resource for parents to elevate children's reading at home provided by Read Charlotte. Find more video, parent activities, printables, and other resources at Home Reading Helper.

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Fluency: Activities for Your Second Grader

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The goal for your second grade reader is to read the same way he talks, smoothly and with expression that reflects what is happening in the story. Your child's teacher will give "timed reading passages" where kids read a story and are timed for one minute to record how many words they can read in that time.