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Be a Reading Resource
Increase word power
The stronger your child's vocabulary, the better his comprehension—and the less frequently he'll put down a book to ask about a word.
If you know that a passage contains unfamiliar words, define them—or help your child be an active reader and have him look them up in a dictionary—before he begins to read.
Translate figures of speech
A child with a language-based learning disability can be overly literal: Reading that a character "took the bull by the horns" or "looked like he'd seen a ghost" can stop him cold.
Help your child understand that a phrase that seems out of context may be a figure of speech. Together, compile a list of expressions and what they mean.
Build on background knowledge
It's easier to understand subject matter that you know something about. Help your child select reading materials that reflect his interests, and encourage him to bring his own experiences to his understanding of a book.
Form a book group
If your child has friends who enjoy similar books, get them together to discuss what they've read or to collaborate on a project, such as a mural or a skit about the story.
Once you've introduced your child to this array of reading comprehension strategies, have him write each of his favorites on a separate bookmark. He can use these in schoolbooks—choosing the strategy best-suited to each text—and have a handy reminder to hold his place.
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