The document discusses strategies for classroom helpers to assist children with reading. It introduces the Pause, Prompt, Praise process for helping children read, which involves pausing to allow children to try words, prompting them with questions if needed, and praising their efforts. It also outlines activities helpers may be involved in, such as book introductions, reading aloud, responses to text, and using listening posts or CD-ROMs. The goal is to support children's reading development through encouragement and building their comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.

1. Classroom Helpers Session 2: Helping with Reading Purpose To introduce the reading process To introduce the Pause, Prompt, Praise process used to assist children when they read

2. It_______ across the garden. We can complete the sentence using our knowledge of how language works. (Only an action word or verb can be used here.)

3. Sophie watched the kitten. It _______ across the garden. Now that we know the story is about a kitten, we are able to choose a suitable word

4. Sophie watched the kitten. It r_____ across the garden Our knowledge of letters and their sounds, together with the way words look, further help us to choose the right word.

5. Successful readers use a range of information to make meaning: knowledge of how our language is spoken (structure) previous experience and understanding of the topic (meaning) knowledge of letters and sounds and how they are represented in print (visual information)

6. Successful readers… Are able to point to words as they read. This is called one to one matching. Children are encouraged to point to the words until they become more competent and fluent. Expect what they read to make sense. Predict what is to come based on their understanding of the content, knowledge of language and the information contained in the print.

7. Features of texts that support children’s reading development Predictable story-lines/content Familiar language Supportive pictures Consistent text placement Rhyme, rhythm and repetition

8. Reading Together Video Consider strategies to use when hearing children read. Read a variety of books Reading can be to, with, or by the child. Get to know the book first. Use Pause, Prompt, Praise when assisting the child to read.

9. The 3 Ps:Pause, Prompt, Praise See handout PAUSE Before responding it is important that classroom helpers first wait, giving the child time to try to work out the word for themselves.

10. The 3 Ps: Pause, Prompt, Praise PROMPT Encourage the child to look at the pictures Ask: What word might make sense? What would sound right? What does it start with? What sound does that letter make? If the word makes sense allow the child to continue reading. If the word doesn't make sense encourage the child to have another try tell the child the word

11. The 3 Ps: Pause, Prompt, Praise PRAISE At all times it is important that children are praised and encouraged for their efforts. The support and encouragement provided through classroom helpers' praise will greatly assist children's reading development. Try comments like: I like the way you ... Well done ... That's really great ... You must have been practicing ... You did a lot of work today ...

12. Some examples of activities classroom helpers may be involved in: Book introductions Reading aloud Responses to text Word/letter games Listening post/CD-ROM

13. Book Introductions Book introductions encourage children to get ready for what is coming up and to make predictions about what they will read. You may discuss language and unfamiliar vocabulary. It is important to get to know the book.

14. Book Introductions Be sure to: Talk about the cover, title, author to give an overview of what the book is about. Browse through pictures and discuss events Identify unusual or unfamiliar words and ideas and talk about them. Ask questions like: What do you think this book might be about? Do you know anything about that? What is happening on this page? What might happen next? What do you think could happen in the end? Have you read another book like this?

15. Reading aloud Before reading aloud… Practice reading the book, so you are familiar with the story-line, expression required and any unfamiliar words.

16. When reading aloud... read slowly enjoy the story use an expressive voice avoid interrupting the story keep the flow and rhythm of the language alive.

18. Responses to Text Children’s knowledge and understanding of what is read is often further developed and extended with activities after reading. You may be asked to supervise these activities. Examples- story map, making a book, cloze activity, oral or written retellings, book poster, character profile, fact file.

19. Listening post/ iPods/CD Rom Similar value to that of reading aloud with additional support of a copy of the book. Discuss/demonstrate how to set up listening post Discuss/demonstrate computer literacy activities.

20. Some examples of activities classroom helpers may be involved in:

21. Helping with Reading The purpose of today’s session was: Understanding was successful readers do. The Pause, Prompt, Praise strategy. Explaining what activities you may be expected to help with during reading sessions.