• Stages of Reading

     

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    STAGES OF READING
    Beginning readers pass through various stages while learning to read.  The following is a brief synopsis of what to expect with your first grade child when beginning to read!
     

    STAGES OF READING


    Early Reader
    * uses picture for clues
    * retells a simple story which is read to them
    * recalls some details
    * knows names of letters
    * identifies consonant sounds at beginning and end of words
    * uses configuration as clue to identify words
    * reads by rote
    * reads one word at a time-choppy
    * selects simple repetitious books
    * reads favorite books over and over
    * silent sustained reading 5-10 minutes
    * has the desire to be a fluent reader
    * enjoys retelling stories

    Developing Reader
    * sequences events in story
    * tells main idea
    * makes predictions
    * identifies main characters
    * identifies setting
    * differentiates between fact and fiction
    * identifies high frequency words
    * some awareness of medial vowel sounds
    * uses context clues
    * begins to self correct
    * understands the meaning of . ? !
    * pauses and uses appropriate inflection for punctuation
    * reads phrases
    * selects a variety of books
    * silent sustained reading 10-15 minutes
    * begins to feel confident when reading silently or orally

    Fluent Reader
    * recognizes plot of story
    * recognizes problem and solution in a story
    * evaluates character's actions or behaviors
    * uses a variety of clues to decode unfamiliar words
    * identifies blends, digraphs, dipthongs
    * applies vowel rules to sound out words
    * understands affixes
    * uses punctuation correctly
    * reads with expression
    * reads smoothly
    * selects a wide variety of books
    * may select chapter books
    * silent sustained reading at least 20 minutes
    * confident
    * enjoys sharing favorite books
    * enjoys challenges
    * selects reading during free time