Reading

Reading Websites

Reading Strategies

Effective Components of
Essential Reading Instruction

Phonemic Awareness     Phonics     Vocabulary

Fluency     Comprehension

New York State English
Language Arts Tests

   To see any test Grades 3-8, click on the  
   designated link. Each grade level will be listed 
   separately, with a link to a PDF of Book 1,
   Book 2, Listening Selection, and Teacher 
   Directions.

Big Ideas
in Beginning Reading

Reading First in Red Creek

Oswego City School District
Elementary Test Prep Center
ELA

Get Caught Reading!

Get Caught Reading is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. May is Get Caught Reading month, but the campaign is promoted throughout the year.

Accelerated Reader at Cuyler Elementary
"Follow the Yellow Brick Road"

Nightly Reading Requirement

Reading between home and school is an important part of my reading program. The children are polishing their skills as readers, therefore it is imperative that they read, read, and read some more! Consistent daily reading will expose children to various authors’ styles and will improve fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. My main goals are that the children will become fluent readers, choose to read for both information and pleasure, and develop a passion and love for reading.

We all know the old adage, practice makes perfect. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to becoming a fluent reader. A fluent reader is one who reads at a steady pace with accuracy and expression.

When choosing a book it is important to pick material that is at the child's independent reading level so that it can be read it with ease. The last thing we want to happen during independent reading is for the child to become frustrated because a book is too difficult. This will lead to resistance when it is time to read.

The children are expected to read at least 15 minutes each night, Monday through Thursday. A letter is sent home at the beginning of the school year outlining expectations. An important part of the S.T.A.R. Book houses the nightly reading log materials. Check out the links below for resources to get started.

Parent Letter                   Reading Log Directions                    Reading Log               Bookmarks

Genre Table (Anna Lombardo-Oswego City School District)          Reading Bingo (Anna Lombardo-Oswego City School District)

Marie L. Smith
Red Creek Central School District
Margaret W. Cuyler Elementary School
Red Creek, NY 13143
Last updated 11/4/06