The principal at your elementary school has asked you to create a parent tips handout on reading development. The handout will be distributed at the spring open house
for early enrollment.
Create a handout that includes the following stages of reading development:
Define each stage-Document
Print awareness and concepts
Phonemic awareness
Phonics
Word decoding
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Include the following information for each stage of reading development:
A brief explanation
2 or 3 strategies for home support
Games and other activities that build skill
Write a brief summary providing information on the following:
Suggestions for providing a literacy-rich home environment
Strategies for developing a reading schedule
Resource list for media, websites, libraries, and so on