Shared Reading October 2018 Aims of Shared Reading

Shared Reading October 2018

Aims of Shared Reading � Improve reading � Make reading a pleasant experience: fun and exciting � Improve self confidence

What is Shared Reading? � Reading together leading on to independent reading � Child does not experience failure – he/she is not alone � Gains fluency, leads to confidence � Emphasis is on enjoyment and comprehension – talk about the story, pictures, characters, ENJOY THE BOOK

Shared Reading is successful if. . � Positive approach is adopted � Atmosphere is calm and relaxed - important to read at child’s pace � Parent provides help to the child when it’s needed – eliminates failure and anxiety � Child becomes more familiar with the written word: improves fluency and confidence

Method � Time – 10 minutes, Monday – Thursday � Suitable place – NO DISTRACTIONS (TV, football etc) � Child chooses book that he/she is interested in and able to read it comfortably � Use COMMENT CARD to provide feedback to the teacher

During shared reading � Start reading together � Gradually allow the child to read independently � If the child struggles: give unknown word and continue reading with them if necessary � When child is reading independently: encourage, praise, enjoy

Reading in general � Involve your child in selecting materials. � Read to your child as often as possible. Keep it short and fun (10 minutes a day). Finish up where they are enjoying the story and want more! � Go to the library on a regular basis and keep up to date on books peers are reading.

Cont. � Help your child access books on CD and listen to them together while following the text in the book. � Let your child see you reading for enjoyment and for different purposes. � Use everyday opportunities to encourage reading e. g. Signs, adverts, greeting cards, computer games, playing board games/card games etc.