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Mrs. Hoger
Read 180 TeacherPhone: (609)758-6800 ext.3612Our school is implementing Read 180 Next Generation, an innovative reading intervention program by Scholastic. Read 180 is a research-based program with proven results in raising student reading achievement. Read 180 uses cutting-edge technology to deliver individualized reading instruction, provide valuable skills practice, and motivate students to become confident readers.In our Read 180 class, we work together to:- Build essential literacy skills- Improve reading proficiency- Develop multi-paragraph writing skills- Boost confidenceReading At Home…Can Make A HUGE Difference!Make Reading A Part Of Your Family Time!Here are some tips for integrating reading into our daily family activities:- Read bedtime stories- Play a board game- Visit your local library- Read a recipe and cook something yummy together- Create a comfy reading space in your home- Put your child in charge of reading the grocery list at the storeChoose Books That Are At An Appropriate Reading Level For Your Child- Use the five finger rule.Open the book to any page and ask your child to read. Put up a finger every time your child does not know a word. If you have put up more than five fingers before the end of the page, this book is too hard for your child.How To Read With A Beginning Reader:- Encourage your child to use his/her finger to point to each word.- Read a sentence and have your child repeat it.- Take turns reading a sentence each or a page each.- Talk about the story as you read it. What do you think will happen next?What does this story remind you of? How do you think this character feels?- Don’t be afraid to read the same book again! Repeated reading helps build reading fluency!Check For Understanding- Start the book by making predictions. What do you think will happen in this story?- Ask questions and make comments during the reading process.- After reading a book, have your child tell you the events from the story in the correct order.- What was the problem in this story?- How did the character feel when…?- Encourage your child to make connections. Does this story remind you of another book you read,an event in your life, a movie?Here is a list of some fun, educational, and safe websitesfor your child to visit and explore!Switcheroo Zoowww.switcheroozoo.comNat Geo for Kidswww.kids.nationalgeographic.comInto the Bookwww.reading.ecb.orgSeussvillewww.seussville.comABC YAwww.abcya.comFun Brainwww.funbrain.comPBS Kidswww.switcheroozoo.comStar Fallwww.starfall.comStoryline Onlinewww.storylineonline.netHighlights Kidswww.higlightskids.com