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Why should I read outside of school?
Reading outside of school helps to increase reading level. This will better prepare students
for comprehending reading material in social studies and science curriculum. Reading a variety of literature helps to
build language skills, including vocabulary. In essence, reading helps to expand the world that we live in.
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Tips, Tips, Tips
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Keep books in the car.
- Get a library card.
- Help your child select books with topics of interest.
- Garage sales are great for picking up inexpensive books.
- Let your kids see YOU read.
- Make reading together fun and memorable. (Even super
readers like to read with someone else.)
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How do I know what the "right" reading level
is?
A good rule of thumb when helping your child select a book to read
is to have him/her choose a page in the book (not the first page) and read it outloud. If he/she doesn't know five or
more of the words, then the book is too hard for pleasure reading.
Check out these websites for fun activities:
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Union Community School District
La Porte City Elementary
515 Fillmore Street
La Porte City, IA 50651
(319) 342-3033
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