Do children have opportunities to practice reading in class, with reading groups and independent reading periods?
Intermediate readers are beginning to read independently. The U.S. Department of Education says children in early elementary school should have class time set aside for independent reading. Find out how much time the teacher sets aside for group and independent reading. Ask your child if he ever reads aloud and if everyone gets a chance to read aloud in groups. Reading aloud in small groups gives your child a chance to practice expressive reading, and students can work together to sound out and learn the meaning of unknown words. The children should also be encouraged to discuss the book together.
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