Reading
Children are made readers in the laps of their parents~ Emilie Buckwald
Below if some helpful information about reading, If you would like to see something please let me know! Thanks!!
Beginning Stages of ReadingReading begins with learning the letters of the alphabet and then the sounds of those letters. At Fairfax Elementary we are now using Really Great Reading. You can go to this site for more information on this GREAT program. www.reallygreatreading.com/
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FluencyFluency is defined as the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression in order to understand what they are reading. To read more about fluency you can check out this website www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/fluency
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ComprehensionAt Fairfax, we use Star Test and AR test to see if your student is comprehending the books they are reading. Please see below about the STAR Test or AR testing. We teach the students when they are reading a book we ask questions. "What am I thinking, Wondering, or Noticing"
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