Dear First Grade Families,

We will be learning and using the strategies below when we encounter an unknown word. Often, kids are excited to finish a book and will continue reading even when the attempted word does not make sense. When your child "gets stuck" on a word, encourage him or her to try one of the strategies below.  

 

If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact me!

 

Warmly,

 

Mrs. O'Hare 

 

 

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Reading Strategies

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Think about what makes sense.

 

Look at the picture.  

 

Read it again.   

Read on.   

Think about words I know.  

Get my mouth ready.  

 Look for a chunk.  

Sound out the word.  bat

 Ask for help.  ?