I’m working on comprehension! My strategy is Back Up and Reread
Secret to Success
Readers must know when text is not making sense, or when they are just reading the words but not thinking about what they are reading. When they are using this strategy, they may have to slow down. They always have to think about what they are reading.
Pay attention to what is read, sometimes slowing down to read it more slowly so as to think about the meaning.
What you can ask or model
Each and every time you pick up a book to read to your child, practice rereading. Point out to your child each time you reread and what you were thinking when you did it.
What to say:
Adapted from The Café Book by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser (2009)
Secret to Success
Readers must know when text is not making sense, or when they are just reading the words but not thinking about what they are reading. When they are using this strategy, they may have to slow down. They always have to think about what they are reading.
Pay attention to what is read, sometimes slowing down to read it more slowly so as to think about the meaning.
What you can ask or model
Each and every time you pick up a book to read to your child, practice rereading. Point out to your child each time you reread and what you were thinking when you did it.
What to say:
- Did that make sense? What does a reader do when the text doesn't make sense?
- When you back up and reread, try rereading a bit more slowly. Often it can help you understand what you are reading if you slow it down.
Adapted from The Café Book by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser (2009)