Mrs. LeBlanc's Reading Page
Interventionist: Grades 3-5
Welcome!
How do we become better readers?
Three Focus Areas of Reading:
Fluency
Read and pay attention to ACCURACY
Read with appropriate EXPRESSION
Read SMOOTHLY, watching for PUNCTUATION
Read with a Natural PACE
Comprehension
1st Reading: Introduce yourself, get the gist
2nd Reading: Read with a pencil, take notes
3rd Reading: Answer questions, correct misconceptions
Discussion
Get a Library Card!
One way to promote reading at home is to visit the public library. Having a library card enables families to choose from a variety of books to read, as well as have access to other resources.
Use this link to the Leicester Public Library to find information on what they have to offer.Book Lists!
To help you find the right book, follow these recommendations:
-find a book that is interesting
-make sure you know most of the words (2-3 new words is okay!)
-you understand what the topic is about
-you can retell/summarize what you have read so far
-you love it!
The following website offers a list of books, organized by grade level (K-5): readingtokids.org
Use this book wizard to get helpful information about a book's grade level, guided reading level, DRA, or Lexile measure: scholastic.com/bookwizard
The U.S. Department of Education
"As parents, the most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. ... When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning."
—Laura Bush
National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)
Reading Rockets
Sites for Students:
Read, Write, Think's Word Wizard
Author Pages:
Judy Blume Beverly Cleary Patricia Pollacco Jan Brett Tomie DePaola