I just held a Parent University for my classroom last night. I covered
fluency, reading comprehension (before, during, and after strategies:
predicting, connecting, questioning), and summer reading.
Station 1: Fluency
I assessed each student's WCPM and overall fluency and then shared with the
student and parent how the score ranked with norms for 3rd graders at this time
of the year. I also shared with parents a list of tips for increasing fluency
as well as additional information about what fluency is.
Station 2: Reading Comprehension
This station taught parents how to read with their children to enhance
comprehension. I provided a guide for before, during, and after reading
specific to a story that I provided time for them to read . . . but with the
understanding that the same structure should be applied to other fiction reads.
Station 3: Summer Reading
Here, students and parents worked together to come up with three summer reading
goals. If 2 of the 3 goals are met and the goal sheet is returned at the
beginning of next year, those students names will be put in a drawing for a
Hastings gift card. Students also made a bookmark at the center and received a
list of recommended books for third graders.
If you have additional questions or ideas for how I could improve my Parent
University please feel free to ask/share.
Whitney Hamilton, Third Grade
Kit Carson Elementary
450 Tates Creek Road
Richmond, KY 40475
whitney.hamil...@madison.kyschools.us
859-624-4525
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From: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org on behalf of Carmen Abaraham
Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 12:23 PM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] reading workshops
Hello my name is Carmen Abraham, and I am currently a student at Wayne State
University enrolled in a reading comprehension class. My question is: "Our
school is planning on a comprehension workshop for the parents. Should reading
workshops be mandatory for parents so they are able to better help their
children become independent thinkers and learners? Does anyone have any
suggestions on how to make this a successful event? Has anyone ever done this
in their school, what works and what doesn't work?"
Carmen
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