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You may have
tangible wealth untold:
Caskets of jewels
and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be-
I had a mother who read to me.
- Strickland Gillilan |
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Before: |
- Preview the book and practice reading it.
- Introduce the title, author, and illustrator.
- Tell briefly what the story is about.
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During: |
- Hold the book so your child can see the words and illustrations.
- Vary your tone, volume, and pitch as you read.
- Pause occasionally to explain, comment, or look at the
illustrations.
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After: |
- Discuss the characters and what happened in the story.
- Ask questions that provoke thought.
- Help your child relate the story to something personal
or another story.
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Click here
for a list of great books to have at home! |
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