Reading for Meaning ; Caroline Phillips, Literacy Project Officer for Cardiff Council, Looks at How You Can Help Your Child Understand the Meaning Behind the Words On the Page
South Wales Echo › November 22, 2011
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EADING and a love of books begins at home with the regular sharing of stories.
It can capture the imagination and send you to different worlds. But remember, children don't just have to read stories. Recipes, gaming instructions, newspaper articles and TV timetables are all great for building comprehension skills.See the full content of this document
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Reading for Meaning ; Caroline Phillips, Literacy Project Officer for Cardiff Council, Looks at How You Can Help Your Child Understand the Meaning Behind the Words On the Page
Even the most reluctant readers can be persuaded to scan the TV listings to find out which rugby game will be aired on Scrum V or which character will be in dire straits in EastEnders... again.
The two main components of reading are: Accuracy - reading the words on...See the full content of this document
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