Reading Strategies Guide

1.Read to them
2.Read with them
3.Listen to them read
The following are four research
proven strategies to use at home
with your child.
Echo Reading
Read one sentence or phrase
at a time and the student
echoes back the same
sentence or phrase while
following along with their
finger.
Choral Reading
Choral reading is when a
text is read in unison. An
example would be a group of
children reading a poem
together.
Almost any text can be read
chorally.
Poems, short stories, song
lyrics, and texts with
rhythm and distinct parts
work best.
Paired Reading
Choose a text that is just
right; not too hard and not
too easy.
Find a comfortable place to
sit side by side with your
child.
Begin reading together.
Read with expression and a
distinct voice. Read at a

rate that is slightly faster

than your child.
When your child encounters
a difficult word or makes an
error, wait a few seconds.
If they dont get the word
or make an error, pronounce
the word, have your child
repeat it and continue
reading.
Decide on a signal to let you
know that your child wants
to read independently (ex. a
tap on the hand). Stop
reading or read in a whisper.
At the end of the reading
praise your child and discuss
what was read.
Repeated Reading
The student reads through a
passage repeatedly with the
goal of increased accuracy,
speed, and expression.
Select a passage between
50 and 500 words in length.
Have your child read the
passage through. If your
child misreads or hesitates
on a word for more than 5
seconds, read the word,
have him/her repeat it and
continue reading.
When your child has
completed the passage, have
him/her read the passage
repeatedly up to 3 or 4
times.