Reading fluency and reading comprehension impact reading proficiency. While children could decode words easily, if they lack the ability to read between the lines, summarize the text or even make predictions, they might not be reading proficiently. Phonics lessons can provide children with the fundamental skills for decoding and help children start the path to … Read more
Reading at home with children might be a daily habit for parents to ensure their child gains confidence with reading and learns to enjoy books and stories. While parents of younger children might read stories aloud to them at night, parents of children who are older might encourage their child to take an active part … Read more
More fourth graders are reading below grade-level proficiency than at or above these expectations. The Nation’s Report Card revealed that just one out of three fourth graders scored proficient or above in reading. While 2022 statistics show that 29 percent are reading at a Basic level, 37 percent of fourth graders scored at a Below … Read more
Reading comprehension lessons often focus on abstract concepts and more detailed thought processes related to dissecting and interpreting the information of a story. While early readers are taught to use the w/h questions (who, what, where, when, why and how) to explore and understand the books they read, older readers need to be able to … Read more
In fourth grade, children are reading chapter books. The expected reading level by the end of fourth grade is the Scholastic Reading Level of S or T, correlating with a Lexile of about 940. Children are still decoding difficult words. However, the reading journey now focuses on using literacy as a means to gain knowledge … Read more
Reading comprehension is an important aspect of reading mastery. If a child does not comprehend what they read or if they only understand the basics from text, they may later have difficulty in reading to learn. Comprehension is essential across subjects. When a child struggles with reading comprehension, parents might not know the best resources … Read more
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