WCB Tutoring Week One
Miss. Velazquez
All about me:
I am so happy to be working with your children. My name is Miss Velazquez and I am a first grade teacher here at WCB. Any questions please dont hesitate to ask.
Email: xxx@ewrsd.nj.k12.us
Skills to Work on:
- Comprehension
- Asking Questions
- Making Connections
Tools to use at home
Raz Kids
Allows your child to read at his/ her current level.
Accelerated Reader
Allows you and your child to find just right books.
Spelling City
Allows students to work on spelling skills.
Reading Strategies
Eagle Eye: Look at the picture for clues.
Skippy Scott: Skip the word, read to the end of the sentence, skip back and read the sentence again.
Stretchy Snake: Stretch out the word slowly and put sounds together. Tap out the word if you can.
Tryin’ Lion: Try to re-read the sentence/ read on- try a word that makes sense.
Chunky Monkey: Chunk the word. Look for a chunk that you know.
Lips the Fish: Get your lips ready – say the first few sounds of the word. Read to the end of the sentence and say it again.
Helpful Kangaroo- After you have tried all the strategies, ask for help!