Leo Smolka Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 What should we do after we've been through it 3 times? Just move on to books? Or some combination of books and a more advanced reading program? Anyone have recommendations? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TengoFive Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Is your child not reading yet? That would help me make a better recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Mama Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Smolka Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Is your child not reading yet? That would help me make a better recommendation. Child is reading at this point...Is there an advanced program you would recommend in addition to books? Or just go with books? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TengoFive Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well, others may disagree, but I would just go with books at or just slightly above their reading level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I use the Scholastic Book Wizard online to search by reading level. I choose books up to one grade level above her comfortable reading level, and have her read aloud, helping with difficult words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 You managed to go through OPGTR three times. WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagirlintexas Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Kinda of confused.....why would you go through it 3 times? I though we were done once we finish it the first time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janainaz Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 We went through it once and my kids were reading by first grade. I had them read pretty much everything from that point. They had to start reading their directions on the their math papers, I had them read daily from SOTW, and I just incorporated as much reading as possible into our day. I would keep it light, but keep them challenged just a bit. I also let them select books from the library for fun reading, and we read a book daily. After TOPGTR - we did not have a curriculum of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanikit Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I would just go with reading plenty of books - both out loud to you and silently so that you can correct any errors you may hear and also so that you can build up their reading stamina by gradually expecting them to read more. What level are your children reading at and also how much can they read in one sitting (how much per page, what size font and what is their reading comprehension level - all these are important when deciding which books to choose but books they read aloud to you should be at the level where some instruction is necessary - where they read 95% accurately is the usual best measure) - how do you know which this is? Trial and error usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 What is the expected reading level at the end of the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I would just go with reading plenty of books - both out loud to you and silently so that you can correct any errors you may hear and also so that you can build up their reading stamina by gradually expecting them to read more. What level are your children reading at and also how much can they read in one sitting (how much per page, what size font and what is their reading comprehension level - all these are important when deciding which books to choose but books they read aloud to you should be at the level where some instruction is necessary - where they read 95% accurately is the usual best measure) - how do you know which this is? Trial and error usually. Actually this answered my question. Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanikit Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 They are supposed to be reading at a grade 4 level by the time they finish the book, but I think it is more complicated than that because it is a phonics programme where the font size does not change by the end of the book and nor does the length of what they are reading change - so while they may be capable of reading grade 4 texts phonetically there is more to reading than just decoding (comprehension, attention levels, emotional maturity etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 If your kid are capable of reading through OPGTR 3 times then just let them read---whatever. Bob Books-- Dr Seuss--Little Bear--Frog and Toad--Henry and Mudge etc If they can read those then just let them read small chapter books. Magic Tree House. If you're looking for something they can read aloud to you every day then maybe those Step Into Reading series as well as I Can Read books. Or McGuffy's Readers. Or read aloud WWE passages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids13971 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 We did OPGTR also and then just read alot of books aloud, independently, as a group and he also reads his own instructions and schedule. For any words spelled incorrectly or words he can't pronounce, we put on our Trouble Words list and go over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 They are supposed to be reading at a grade 4 level by the time they finish the book, but I think it is more complicated than that because it is a phonics programme where the font size does not change by the end of the book and nor does the length of what they are reading change - so while they may be capable of reading grade 4 texts phonetically there is more to reading than just decoding (comprehension, attention levels, emotional maturity etc). Ugh, no kidding! The books that dd is interested in, and have the right amount of words/illustrations per page, are fairly easy for her, but when I try to find more challenging books, there is a big jump to books that have tons of print that instantly turn her off. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyh Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Personally, I would just start having your child read aloud to you often at a point that is slightly above their comfortable reading level. I would also look for programs (or create myself) that work on other skills like comprehension & spelling as you have the basics of reading down already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanikit Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ugh, no kidding! The books that dd is interested in, and have the right amount of words/illustrations per page, are fairly easy for her, but when I try to find more challenging books, there is a big jump to books that have tons of print that instantly turn her off. :glare: I turned to regular children's picture books at this stage - the vocabulary and phonics in these books is usually around a 4th grade level since they are meant to be read aloud by an adult and the stories are long enough for young children and of course the illustrations are always meant to be great and there is usually only a small amount of print on each page. However some of the books have very challenging words so I usually get DD to read them aloud so I can help where needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Check this thread I saved awhile ago: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?t=402245 It has some relevant info, including WTM info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 You managed to go through OPGTR three times. WOW!!!! That's what I was going to say. My kid would have ran away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Even if you don't use Heart of Dakota, I highly recommend reading through their Emerging Readers to transition from easy readers to chapter books. You basically read one chapter or section of each book a day. The books slowly increase in length and difficulty. I went through these with my dd because she also got intimidated by the amount of words on a page even if I knew she could read it. This series got us over the hump. If you are not religious, just skip the Easy Reader Bible and the Christian Liberty Nature Reader. The other books are all basic children's books easily found in most libraries. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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