Today's Tip for Families

12-14-2021

Teach Your Child How to Read to Learn

Throughout your child's school years, she will be required to read and remember information from textbooks and other nonfiction sources. You can help by sharing tips about how to tackle this kind of reading.

Here are some steps for your child to follow:

1. Preview the text. Your child should read the main headings and look at the pictures.
2. Read the introduction and the summary before reading the body of the text.
3. Read any questions that follow the passage first.
4. Read a short section of the main text. Your child should make sure she understands it before moving on.
5. Note words in boldface type. These are often key terms. Your child should write the word on one side of an index card and the definition on the back. Later, she can use these cards for review.
6. Turn section headings into questions. Your child should tell someone else in her own words what the section says. For example, if the section heading is "The Water Cycle," have her ask herself, "What are the steps in the Water Cycle?" and then answer the question.

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