The more children read, the better reader they become. Research supports this. Similarly, parents can have a positive effect on their children’s progress in reading comprehension merely by talking to them about what they read. There are many tips to conversing about literature. One secret is to avoid using questions that require just a simple yes or no answer. Instead, peruse the links below to ask questions that will show you are interested in what is being read, as well as generate longer answers that will make students reflect upon, and process and act upon what they are reading. Last, parents help their children by modeling reading behavior. While reading you are not the only one learning – your children are learning that reading is a valuable activity. They will read more, and the more children read…

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