Reading more, talking about books and practicing comprehension strategies such as summarising text can improve your child's future test scores.

At the end of reading a book, your child will take a test that evaluates their reading levels. In the test, students complete questions about passages they have read. These passages come from fiction and nonfiction books.

There are a variety of things that you can do at home to support your child's reading progress. Here are some suggestions. Use the ones that work best for you.

"Encourage 20 minutes of reading every day from a book of your child's choice.

"Help your child find books that are at an appropriate reading level.

"Talk about mail advertisements and food labels.

"Rent videos on a topic that your child is interested in. Find books that build on that interest.

"Show interest in what your child is learning. Ask questions about the plot of the story. Ask about the characters.

Supporting reading at home will help your child become a lifelong reader. Visiting the library, setting aside reading time, and discussing the books your child reads will foster reading success.

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