Look Beyond the Words
Did you know how important it is for your child to be able to not only read the words, but look past them for further meaning? Most authors will not clearly state what message they are trying to convey. Instead they will use other words and statements to direct the reader to an understanding. This skill is called using your “context clues”. By using context clues, the words around a phrase, a reader should be able to investigate the text and make predictions about the story