Reading query

[everpuzzled]

Hi this is my first time posting but was looking for some advice. Dd scored a 9 in reading on her foundations stage profile which came as a surprise as she was only on ORT3. We put a lot of work into reading last year and during the summer and I was really pleased with her progress. Her confidence has really grown her teacher assessed her at the beginning of this term and put her onto ORT4 but they are really easy for her. She read the secret room tonight and didn't need to sound any words out at all. She spoke about a few of the pictures after reading the text and changed expression when there was an exclamation etc. She said twice while reading this book is so easy isn't it? At home she has been reading the ORT read at home stage 5 ones pretty well. Last years school report praised her for confidence, expression and fluency while reading.

So my question is, is it ever ok to question a teacher about reading levels without appearing rude? And would you under these circumstances?

I don't necessarily want her reading level changed just some insight into what's holding her back so that I can work on it with her to enable her to move onto something a little bit more challenging sooner rather than later.

Thanks.

everpuzzled, I wrote a note in DS1's reading diary this week to saying 'babyhippo has been on blue band for a long time now and has mentioned that he would like to be on green. What can I do at home to help him improve to the next level'

It was the TA's turn to hear him read but the teacher wrote a note underneath saying that he needed to work on confidence and expression.

I don't think (well hope) that she didn't think I was challenging her.

I also think DS is probably more comfortable reading out loud at home than at school which may make a difference.

He too enjoys much more difficult books that I read to him and finds his reading books dull. Trying to explain that he has to get through them in order to read the ones he really wants to is difficult

If your library hasn't got the selection - have you thought of reading chest.

Saw it recommended on here and did it with DD over the summer.

Basically they send the child a few books at a time at their level.

Thanks all for your input and opinions. I ended up popping a note in her book bag pointing out the books were too simple and was something else holding her back at this level. She sent a note home agreeing dd was reading these books very well and that she was using non challenging books to get them back in the swing while they adjust to year 1 and they'd be moving on very soon. So I'm glad I asked. She also said if I wanted to discuss it further she was happy to see me any day after school which I don't feel is necessary but is glad to know the teacher is accessible.

Glad you got it sorted EP