reading anchor charts

 

 The chart above is what we are using in first grade to help us with our retelling.  If you child is struggling with retelling their books to you at home, please have them retell the story across their fingers using the key words above.  It is ok for them to look back in the book to help them remember the events if they need to. 

One of the most important skills we work during reading is the ability to self correct without prompting.  We remind the children to use their check it skills after they think they have figured out a tricky word and if the story doesn't sound right or isn't making sense.  Please encourage your child to use these three ideas to help them continue to become better readers!


Your child has mini copies of these charts in their book boxes at school.  If you think these charts would be beneficial for your child to have at home as well, I will make a copy for you and send it home! :)  
Keep up the great reading first graders!