3 Types of readers in children Whether you are a parent or teacher, working with children and helping them learn to read is rewarding. I had the opportunity to teach 6 year olds this past year and I have observed that there are three types of students: strong readers, emerging readers and weak readers. Strong readers have good phonemic awareness and are excellent decoders. (Please refer to my introduction to phonemic awareness and decoding words) Emerging readers are on the way and are expanding their knowledge of phonics sounds and applying it to decode familiar and unfamiliar words. Weak readers need frequent prompts for segmenting and blending the sounds together. In severe cases, they may even struggle to remember letters and consonant sounds. HOW DOES THE BRAIN PROCESS WORDS? · Through Phonological awareness (i.e learning the sounds of words) and orthography (spelling of words). Skilled readers were abl...
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3 Types of readers in children
Whether you are a parent or teacher,
working with children and helping them learn to read is rewarding.
I had the opportunity to teach 6 year olds
this past year and I have observed that there are three types of students: strong
readers, emerging readers and weak readers.
Strong readers have good phonemic awareness and are excellent decoders. (Please
refer to my introduction to phonemic awareness and decoding words)
Emerging readers are on the way and are expanding their knowledge of phonics sounds
and applying it to decode familiar and unfamiliar words.
Weak readers
need frequent prompts for segmenting and blending the sounds together. In
severe cases, they may even struggle to remember letters and consonant sounds.
HOW DOES THE BRAIN PROCESS WORDS?
·Through Phonological awareness
(i.e learning the sounds of words) and orthography (spelling of words).
Skilled readers
were able to process the word by seeing the letters “chair” faster compared to
the picture of a chair.
·Phonemic awareness is
developing children’s ability to decode words. A child will learn to recognise
letter sounds on print and see the relation to the sounds in speech.
Teaching it
requires a systematic and instructional approach.
WAYS TO HELP A CHILD PICK UP READING?
·Reading books regularly and
phonics instruction. Both are important.
Reading books help a child to:
-Pick up proper grammar
-Develops listening (when adult reads to
child) and speaking skills (when child reads aloud)
Keep in mind that you may toggle between
getting your child to read to you and you reading to the child. Please do not
get too worried or stressed if he does not know many words and keeps asking
you. Simply tell him how to pronounce the word. Choosing level readers is a
good starting point. Be mindful to choose easy books with simple and short
sentences then progress from there. Always set your child up for success.
On the other hand, specific phonics
instruction enables children to:
- See the link between spoken language and
print
-Build confidence in child when reading
familiar and unfamiliar words
My
aim is to help you navigate through the jungle of Phonics instruction.
The following resources are
CVC Short vowel E puzzles.
As well as phonics lesson
videos to help your child listen and learn!
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