Every year, our Level 1 classes and higher learn to read kid’s books in an interactive way using researched-based literacy strategies used by teachers throughout NYC. You can see weekend students in action above. Here are some of the strategies they used:
Pre-Reading:
Talking about the pictures on the cover
Identifying the author and illustrator
Making predictions about what the story is going to be about
During Reading:
Changing your voice
Using body language
Discussing important vocabulary
Asking questions to check comprehension
Asking for opinions and making more predictions
Post-Reading:
Reviewing important vocabulary
Re-telling/summarizing the story
Connecting the story to readers’ real lives