Reading Book list
As
you know this year we have been placing a great deal of emphasis on our
reading and literacy program. Literacy was once known simply as the
ability to read and write. Today it is about being able to make sense of
and engage in advanced reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It
is common to believe that literacy instruction solely affects English
and Urdu classes. On the contrary, it will affect your child’s progress
in science, social studies, and math to name just a few subjects.
As part of the homework this year, students are also required to fill
out reading logs. While we are teaching the skills at school, progress
is directly impacted by how much they are practicing these skills. The
reading logs are a means of 1) practicing these skills and 2) creating
the habit of reading.
Reading practice:
• Improves vocabulary
• Improves writing
• Improves overall performance in school
• Improves thinking skills (cause & effect, logic)
• Builds IQ
• Improves language skills
• Helps children grasp variances of phonics better (pronunciation & accent)
• Increases attention span
• Builds confidence
• Helps in character & empathy building
