Scoil Naomh Micheál January 2018 Shared Reading Scoil Naomh Micheál January 2018

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

What is Shared Reading? Reading in tandem / 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

Results Child will want to read more Have more confidence and self esteem Show more understanding in reading

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

HOW? 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 indicate suitability of book Parent smiles and encourages child – child is happy and confident

Cont. After a while child signals to parent when he/she is confident to read alone If child struggles: give word, continue together, child will signal when to stop 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.

Thank You If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the class teacher