I'm afraid the least helpful part of this post is that I don't really know what level/book band DD should be reading.
School say they put all kids back a few levels after summer and, due to staff illness and different people covering the class each day, they say they're unable to assess reading levels until after half term.
DD reports no reading in groups at school so far and has not been heard reading.
The problem with automatically putting them all back is that DD read loads over summer and progressed. The orange band books she brings home are very easy for her. Before the summer she had purple band.
Although at home I can 'assess' how easily and confidently she decodes and reads with expression, I'm unsure how to tell whether she comprehends appropriately to determine the best level for her.
I managed to have a brief chat with a TA who was watching class for two days, she said if DD's not getting benefit from the school books, to just let her read what she likes.
Anyway, the question:
I'm looking for books that DD will enjoy, that will help her develop her comprehension and other reading skills.
The only clue I have as to the best level is that we recently read a gem of a book that seemed perfect.
Billy and The Minpins by Roald Dahl.
DD loved it. She read confidently with great expression. Was engrossed in the story and enjoyed predicting what may happen next. There were nonsense words such as 'vermicious knid' that she decoded well. She answered questions such as 'why did the author describe the Gruncher as ravenous instead of hungry?' well. There were words not in her vocabulary such as 'tantalising', but I explained them to her and then when she came across them again later, she knew what they meant.
So, I'm looking for similar books that tick the above boxes. That will further DD's love of reading, whilst also helping to expand her vocabulary.
Please, any ideas will be appreciated.
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Readytomakechanges · 02/10/2017 21:14
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