1. Reading with your child

3. Reading: the next steps Supporting higher standards in schools
There is a substantial body of evidence which demonstrates that systematic synthetic phonics is the most effective method for teaching all children to read. Phonics teaches children how to recognise the sounds that each individual letter makes, identify the sounds that different combinations of letters make, and blend these sounds together to make a word. Children can then use this knowledge to decode new words that they see. This is the first important step in learning to read.
The best way to promote this development is by instilling in children a passion for reading. Children who love reading will read more and, over time, choose literature which is more demanding and suitably stretching. It creates a virtuous circle: as the amount a child reads increases, their reading attainment improves, which in turn encourages them to read more. All reading makes a difference, but evidence suggests that reading for pleasure makes the most

4. As children begin to master decoding, it is vital that they also begin to read with speed and fluency. These are essential skills for becoming a confident, mature reader, and are best developed by instilling in children a love of literature.
Pupils who can read are overwhelmingly more likely to succeed at school, achieve good qualifications, and subsequently enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. In addition to its substantial practical benefits, reading is one of life’s profound joys.
Evidence shows that as the amount a child reads increases, their reading attainment improves, which in turn encourages them to read more. Reading widely also increases their vocabulary.

6. Word recognition, decoding and comprehension

8. Promoting a love of reading is not something that the government can, or should, act on alone. Parents, schools, libraries and others all have a vital role to play in fostering a love of reading amongst children.

9. At home … All children should be reading every day
A little reading goes a long way!
Remember: a good 10 minutes is much better than a difficult half hour!
Plan a quality, quiet time to read together.
A VARIETY of material:
Books – fiction and non-fiction
Newspapers and magazines
School reading books and alternative books

10. Who should be reading to who?
Read to your child - model good reading
Listen to your child read aloud
Share the reading with your child
Encourage and enjoy family reading time
Does a routine help?
Is there a calm atmosphere?
Does your child have your full attention?

13. Comprehension and VIPERS
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14. Questions to help you get more from your child’s reading book
Book introduction
Who is the author?
What can you see ion the front cover?
What do you think this book is going to be about?
Does the blurb give us any more clues?
Who do you think the characters are going to be?
Understanding what you have read
What do you think is happening here?
What happened in the story?
What might this mean?
Which part of the story best describes the…?
Which words or phrases do this?
What part of the story do you like the best?
Recalling information from the book
Where does the story take place?
What did he/she/it look like?
Who was he/she/it?
Where did he/she/it live?
Who are the characters in the book?
Giving reasons
What makes you think that?
How do you feel about?
Can you explain why?
I wonder why the author...?
Which words has the author used to show that this character is funny/naughty/mean/kind?
Discussing the story
Could this book be better?
Is it as good as?
Which did you prefer? Why?
Who was your favourite character?
Which was your favourite part of the story?