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Date Posted:06:19:03 06/18/05 Sat In reply to:
Cheryl
's message, "Reading book" on 13:04:43 05/03/05 Tue
Another option to your son reading a book on his own is taking out those books on tape that are available in the children's section. They often come in a plastic bag that has the tape and the book together. Your son will be able to follow along, identifying words he knows and will be exposed to new words also. I use books on tape for my older children in the classroom also. It gives them the opportunity to read books that are popular with their peers regardless of their reading level. They listen to the tape on a walkman while following along in the book, and their peers assume that they're listening to music while reading. They can pick out the words they know, are exposed to new words without pressure, and can join in discussions with their friends about the latest book. If it's not available, I read the book into a tape recorder, which actually may work out better for poor readers. The books on tape for older children and adults don't have the signal to turn the page as those for young children do. By making the tapes myself, I can add in the signal in case the student gets lost in the text. The books on tape let them go at their own pace and also gives you the freedom you may need while cooking dinner or while driving in the car. Research is now showing that books on tape are a viable option and should be used, especially for poor readers or for children who want to read books that are not on their grade level. In addition to allowing them to "read" anything, it also exposes them to new vocabulary. It was great for when my children wanted to read the Harry Potter books but didn't have the reading skills to complete the task on their own. It also fosters a sense of accomplishment and independence in both the poor reader and the reader who wants to read stories above their grade level. Hope this helps.
