1.
Show your child that reading is fun. Laugh out loud; make
comments; share what you read that is intriguing and enjoyable.
2.
Encourage your child to create a comfortable setting for reading.
A favorite snack or CD, comfortable clothes, a quiet corner can enhance reading
pleasure.
3. Read and enjoy the same books, magazines, and newspapers. Talk about how these readings remind you of something in your life. Ask about connections your child makes to what is being read.
4.
Read parts or all of the novels and textbooks your child brings
home from school. Engage your child in conversations about the book. Model
how good readers back up their opinions by citing evidence from the text!
5.
Give a gift subscription to a magazine that captures your childŐs
interest, one that he or she wants to read cover to cover.
6.
Allow your child to put a reading down if it is too difficult.
Reading for pleasure should be at an independent level.
7.
When reading difficult books, read the text aloud or read together.
Reread, if needed, to clarify difficulties or confusions. Remind your child
that rereading is an important comprehension strategy.
8.
Books on tape can open a world of classic literature your child is
mature enough to understand and enjoy but may find too challenging to read
independently. Listen and enjoy together.
9.
Expand your childŐs reading world. Ask your librarian for the
titles of the newest in literature for the intermediate student.
10.Catch each other reading! Reading is everywhere; and the more we practice, the better readers we all become.