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My 4 th Grade Reader

My 4 th Grade Reader. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 6:30 PM. Why is reading with my child important ?. Become independent readers Shows interest Learn and explore new topics. How do I read with my child?. Special Place Special Time Reading/asking questions Cooking/baking

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My 4 th Grade Reader

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  1. My 4th Grade Reader Wednesday, September 21, 2011 6:30 PM

  2. Why is reading with my child important ? • Become independent readers • Shows interest • Learn and explore new topics

  3. How do I read with my child? • Special Place • Special Time • Reading/asking questions • Cooking/baking • Read to your child • Pick books that are “Just Right”

  4. How often should I read with my child? • As much as possible! • Car • Lessons • Before bed • South Western requires 60-70 min./week

  5. What is my child learning? • Reading Warm-Up • Genre • Author’s Purpose • Text Organization • Strategy Focus

  6. Monthly Focus Website • Mrs. Howell's Website • South Western's Website

  7. Monthly Focus: Main Idea • What does this mean? • Most important thing • Topic • Theme • Supported by details

  8. What questions can I ask my child? • What is the text mostly about? • How does the author support the topic? • What would be another title for this text? • Underline a sentence that supports the main idea. • What are three details that support the big idea?

  9. What books can I read with my child? • Nonfiction texts: Nic Bishop, Seymour Simon, Steve Jenkins • Author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson series) • Author Margaret Peterson Haddix • Author Sarah Prineas (The Magic Thief series) • 39 Clues series • The Invention of Hugo Cabretby Brian Selznik • Author Louis Sachar (Wayside School, Holes) • Author Andrew Clements (Frindle, The School Story) • Author Patricia Polacco • Author Kimberly Willis Holt (Piper Reed series) • Author Beverly Cleary (Ramona series) • Skeleton Creek series by Patrick Carman • Author Eve Bunting • Author R.L. Stine (Goosebumps series) • Author Gary Paulsen (Hatchet)

  10. What websites can my child visit to practice? • Kids' Lab • What's the Big Idea? • Reading Detective • Study Island

  11. What does the organizer look like? Details Main Idea

  12. Main Idea Practice

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