Thank you
for reading our August 2009 newsletter!
Volume Three, Eighth Issue
WriteReading.com
is dedicated to Words that make the future brighter!
Reading whole verses!
Hopefully, you and your
child are enjoying reading together each day! So far these newsletters have
discussed teaching your child the names of letters and numbers, writing them,
teaching letter sounds, and teaching the top fifty words from the Book of
Mormon. (See previous newsletters, archived at the website above.) If your
child has mastered these things, you are now ready to read the Book of Mormon
together from the beginning! Your child is well on their way to becoming a
successful reader and lifelong learner! (These important activities are not just
for children on a homeschool curriculum.)
Materials needed:
Besides the Book of Mormon,
you’ll need a sharpened colored pencil or a pen. You will also need a
comfortable place to sit together side-by-side where there is plenty of light,
such as at a table or on a couch (try placing a bed pillow across both of your
laps for a desk). As you begin reading together, comprehension (understanding
the story) will not be a focus until later on. The Book of Mormon will continue
to be a primer for your child’s reading practice. But there is something
magical about teaching your child how important it is to use the scriptures
every day!
Reading two verses from the Book of Mormon:
First, open the Book of
Mormon to Chapter One, and circle the verse numbers of the first two verses.
Slide the book toward your child with the pencil or pen and have them underline
the words they already know in each of those verses. (These steps are reviewed
below.)
Now, with the book in
between both of you, place your pencil under the first word. If the word hasn’t
been underlined, read it to your child. If it is underlined, ask your child
what the word is. Eventually you will only need to pause on the underlined
words, without asking your child to read them. Continue using your pencil or
pen as a pointer, and take turns reading the words.
Since your child only
underlined words they already know, they will be easy for your child to read.
If by chance your child finds a word difficult to read, or reads a word slowly,
the word will need to be reread. For tips on helping your child reread these
words, refer to the February 2009 newsletter (archived at the website above).
If your child hasn’t
underlined a word that you think they should know, underline it when you come
to it, and have your child read it to you. When your child can underline their
words in two verses, then you can have them do it before you sit down together.
When your child is good at
underlining all their words without leaving any out, you don’t need to have
them do it anymore. Then, as you read together, underline the words you want
your child to read as you get to them. This will help them know when it is
their turn to read. Make sure to only underline words your child knows.
When your child can read
their words very easily, it is time to have your child read one new word per
verse. Try to choose a word your child will be able to sound out. When your
child has progressed to this stage, it is not necessary to underline your
child’s words anymore. Instead, just use the pencil to point to the words you
want your child to read, and leave it on that word until you get to the next
word you want them to read.
When you are done reading
two verses together, your child has read their scriptures for the day!! Next
month’s newsletter will talk about when to add another verse. Happy reading!
READING TOGETHER:
- Circle the verse numbers for two verses in the
scriptures.
- Have your child underline the words they know in
these verses.
- Take turns reading. (Your child reads the underlined
words.)
- The next day, read together the next two verses.
- When your child can underline all their words in
two verses without help, then underline your child’s words for them while
you are reading together.
- When your child can read their words easily,
then have your child read one new word per verse.
- Now, instead of underlining, use a pointer to
indicate when it’s your child’s turn to read.
This
unique program uses the Book of Mormon to help a child:
·
grow closer to the things of God
·
develop a scripture reading habit
·
learn how to read and write
Helping a child learn or practice reading and writing skills can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. Head Start with the Book of Mormon: Using the Scriptures to teach Children Reading and Writing Skills, by Vicki Lynn Rasmussen (42 brief pages + 70 pages of flashcards) will give parents and grandparents the skills needed to nurture great readers using a simple scriptural plan—based on the top 50 words in the Book of Mormon. From a toddler hearing a story read to them, to a child reading silently, the three included phases will benefit all learners. Watch as your child also develops the habit of regular scripture use!
Thank
you for purchasing this book! What better gift can you give a child than the
gift of literacy? As referenced on the back cover, the author’s entire
royalties will be donated to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. This book can be
ordered at the website above, or purchased at local LDS booksellers.
Please email any questions, comments, or success stories you
have to:
Thank you, and I hope to chat with you again soon!
Hugs & wishes, Vicki (o;`~
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