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Helping Slow or Struggling Readers Get Through a Textbook Chapter
Textbook chapters are
typically divided into fairly short sections designated with a
sub-heading. The student's job will be to start reading at the beginning
of each section.
As soon as he gets tired, he is allowed to stop and the parent takes over until the end of the section.
Even if the student
reads only one sentence, the expectation will be that he can read the
text and will start reading again after each subheading. Knowing that he
can stop when he's tired reduces the pressure.
Over time, as his reading or confidence improves, he will gradually tackle more reading on his own.
As your child does
begin to read more of the section on his own, be sure to validate him
for putting out the extra effort and the reading stamina he is building.
If he doesn't, on his
own, begin increasing the amount he is reading, but you really believe
that he can handle more, you might start gradually increasing the
expectation.
For example, you might
change the rule so that the student begins reading at each subheading
and has to read at least 2 full sentences (or one sentence more than he
is typically doing) before he can say he's ready for the parent take
over.
An added tip for comprehension: After reading each section, stop and talk about it a little bit to solidify the key ideas.
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