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Seize the Meaning!: Help Your Child Move from Learning to Read to Reading to Learn
Seize the Meaning Help Your Child Move from Learning to Read to Reading to Learn Author:Priscilla Vail You can help your child develop solid reading comprehension skills.Seize the Meaning! provides you with the tools you need to help your elementary school child become an effective, active reader. This user-friendly, practical guide is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers an essential element of reading comprehension... more »: definition, foundation, evaluation, instruction, participation, intuition, and emancipation. Each chapter includes: At Promise/At Risk: An overview of the element of reading comprehension being discussed, why it matters, and what happens in its absence Goals: What to aim for when working with your child on each element of comprehension Tools: Learning games, activities, and tips to help your child achieve those goals Landmines: What to watch out for and how to spot trouble VAIL: General principles of good practice, the acronym stands for visualize, anticipate, interpret, and listen Evidence: A sample illustrating the importance of each element of comprehension Also includes: Brief but detailed explanations of specific techniques Additional resources for building reading comprehension skills By understanding the foundations of reading comprehension and by using the games and activities in Seize the Meaning! you will be well equipped to help your child move from learning to read to reading to learn.« less