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Show Home J Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association . Reading is a key skill to children, because so many other skills cannot be acquired ac-quired without it. To those of us who have learned this skill, it might seem easy. But, unfortunately, unfor-tunately, there are many reasons why children don't learn to read. As you and your children are now well into this school year, the following suggestions suggest-ions may help you in your efforts ef-forts to supplement the school's effort in teaching your children to read or im -prove their skills in reading. Set aside a specific period per-iod of time each afternoon, in a place in the home where you won't be disturbed. If you have more than one child and their ages are reasonably close, work with them together. Select the books to be read together. They could bring them from school, you could get them at the library, you could buy them, etc. As you begin, tell them the title and show them the book. After a short introduction, ask them to predict the outcome out-come of the stories. Read some stories in sections, sec-tions, stopping at predetermined predeter-mined points and asking about what has been read. At the end, compare the predicted outcome with the actual outcome, discussing why they were different, if that happens. Ask them to retell the story as they remember re-member it. Your showing interest in reading can go a long way toward helping your children develop a positive attitude and interest in reading. |