Successful independent reading involves integrating three sets of cues (Visual, Semantic and Syntactic). Efficient readers use all three to predict, confirm and self correct as they read.independent reading involves integrating three sets of cues (Visual, Semantic and Syntactic). Efficient readers use all three to predict, confirm and self correct as they read.
Click on the graphics above and below to read more about the three cueing systems we use when reading and decoding unknown words.
Prompts students should be asking themselves when they reach an unknown word or if they make an error.
Reading Super Powers
In Kindergarten we introduce reading strategies as their reading powers. Students continue to use these into first grade.
Take a look at additional word attack strategies you can reference when supporting your child to decode unknown words.
If your child is struggling with decoding, here are some tips for how to help.
Parent Tip Charts
Here are quick tip sheets for ideas of how to help your child develop a foundation for reading in the primary grades.
Click on the picture above for an article about helping your child find a "just right" book.
Additional Resources
Parents, take a look at this PBS series of videos about helping struggling readers.
Question prompts for readers by developmental level.
Click on the book above for a read aloud and comprehension questions to follow. Parents, please support your child by asking the questions to your child aloud.