{"id":36421,"date":"2024-10-16T16:39:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T11:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=36421"},"modified":"2024-10-25T11:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T05:56:27","slug":"essential-components-of-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Components of Reading for Early Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ef26f8e8-ea95-4797-80a7-05d52cfd952c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/#1-1-phonemic-awareness->1. Phonemic Awareness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/#2-2-phonics->2. Phonics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/#3-3-fluency->3. Fluency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/#4-4-vocabulary->4. Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/essential-components-of-reading\/#5-5-comprehension->5. Comprehension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reading is more than just recognizing words\u2014it&#8217;s a complex process involving multiple cognitive functions and skills. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>The<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><strong>science or components of reading, rooted in decades of interdisciplinary research across education, psychology, and neuroscience, help us understand how reading develops, why difficulties arise, and which instructional practices are most effective.<\/strong> Reading isn&#8217;t a one-size-fits-all approach or a packaged program; it&#8217;s built on evidence-based methods that align with how the brain processes language and print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become proficient readers, we must develop five core skills: <strong>phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension<\/strong>. These components, often referred to as the &#8220;five pillars&#8221; of reading, work together to build strong reading abilities. 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Phonemic Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-phonemic-awareness-to-help-kids-master-reading\/\">Phonemic awareness<\/a> is the ability to hear and work with spoken words&#8217; individual sounds (called phonemes). It&#8217;s one of the first skills children need to develop before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/easy-steps-to-teach-kids-to-read\/\">learning to read<\/a>. For example, a child who has phonemic awareness can hear that the word &#8220;cat&#8221; is made up of three sounds: \/k\/, \/a\/, and \/t\/. This skill helps kids understand that words are made up of sounds, which is key when learning to read and spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s a deeper look into some key activities that build phonemic awareness:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Rhyming:<\/strong> Rhyming helps children recognize patterns in language by focusing on words that share the same ending sounds. For example, words like &#8220;cat&#8221; and &#8220;hat&#8221; both end with the &#8220;-at&#8221; sound. This teaches kids to listen carefully for similar sounds and trains their ears to detect patterns in spoken language.<br>Rhyming activities can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Singing <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/nursery-rhymes-for-preschoolers\/\"><strong>nursery rhymes<\/strong><\/a> like &#8220;Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star&#8221; or &#8220;Humpty Dumpty.&#8221; These familiar tunes naturally emphasize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/rhyming-words-for-kindergarten\/\">rhyming words<\/a>, making it easy for children to pick up on sound patterns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playing rhyme games,<\/strong> where children think of words that rhyme with a given word. For instance, you might say, &#8220;Can you think of a word that rhymes with &#8216;sun&#8217;?&#8221; The child could respond with &#8220;fun&#8221; or &#8220;run.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing <strong>fun online rhyming games<\/strong>. Here are some fun games where your child will listen to several words and choose the ones that rhyme. 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Segmenting:<\/strong> Segmenting is the ability to break a word down into its individual sounds or phonemes. For example, the word &#8220;dog&#8221; can be segmented into \/d\/, \/o\/, and \/g\/. This skill helps children understand that words are made up of separate sounds that can be isolated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ways to practice segmenting include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try engaging your child with fun segmenting games that make learning interactive. In these games, a friendly character guides your child to break down the sounds in a word. By tapping on the character, the word is broken into individual sounds, which are then sounded out for your child to hear. 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You would clap once for \/k\/, once for \/a\/, and once for \/t\/. This physical movement helps children connect each sound to an action, making it more memorable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using objects:<\/strong> You can also place small objects (like blocks or coins) to represent each sound in a word. For example, if segmenting the word &#8220;fish,&#8221; you\u2019d place three objects for the sounds \/f\/, \/i\/, and \/sh\/.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Blending:<\/strong> Blending is the opposite of segmenting, where children take individual sounds and put them together to form a whole word. For example, if you say the sounds \/m\/, \/a\/, and \/n\/, the child should be able to blend them together to make the word &#8220;man.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Blending activities include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online blending games <\/strong>are a fun and effective way to help your child understand how sounds come together to form words. In these games, a fun character guides your child to blend sounds, which are broken down into bubbles. As each sound is pronounced, the character helps your child combine them to make a word, making the process engaging and easy to understand. This playful approach reinforces how sounds fit together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-2\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/from-sounds-to-words-trek-and-prod\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_360.png\" alt=\"From Sounds to Words: trek and prod\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">From Sounds to Words: trek and prod<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/from-sounds-to-words-clap-and-bless\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_374.png\" alt=\"From Sounds to Words: clap and bless\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">From Sounds to Words: clap and bless<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-2\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sounding out words<\/strong> during reading time. When reading simple books, point to a word like &#8220;bat&#8221; and ask the child to sound it out, first breaking it into \/b\/, \/a\/, and \/t\/, then blending it together into &#8220;bat.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listening games:<\/strong> Say the sounds of a word separately and have your child guess the word by blending them. For example, say &#8220;\/s\/, \/u\/, \/n\/&#8221; and have the child say &#8220;sun.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/listening-activities-for-kids\/\"><em>Best Listening Activities for Kids<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-phonics-\"><strong>2. Phonics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phonics is the method of teaching children how to connect sounds with letters or groups of letters (like &#8220;sh&#8221; or &#8220;ch&#8221;) and use this knowledge to read and spell words. It\u2019s a key step that builds on phonemic awareness, moving children from hearing sounds to recognizing how those sounds are represented in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When children <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela\/phonics\">learn phonics<\/a>, they understand that letters have sounds, and when these sounds are put together, they form words. Phonics gives children the tools to decode words, helping them read more independently and confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/\"><em>How to Teach Phonics to Kids<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s a breakdown of key phonics concepts that parents and teachers can use:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Letter-Sound Correspondence:<\/strong> At the core of phonics is teaching children that each letter has a sound (or sometimes more than one sound). For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The letter &#8220;m&#8221; makes the \/m\/ sound, as in &#8220;man.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The letter &#8220;a&#8221; makes the short \/a\/ sound, as in &#8220;cat.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some letters work together to create different sounds, like &#8220;ch&#8221; in &#8220;chat&#8221; or &#8220;sh&#8221; in &#8220;shop.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Children first learn the sounds of single letters and then progress to more complex combinations. Letter-sound games can help reinforce this concept. Here are some fun games&nbsp; where they\u2019ll be guided by a playful character, Buck Buck, who needs help finding the correct sound for a given letter. The child is presented with multiple sound options and must choose the right one. If they pick the wrong sound, Buck Buck encourages them with a friendly &#8220;let&#8217;s try again,&#8221; keeping them motivated to improve their letter-sound recognition while having fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-3\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-a\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_5_6_7_8.png\" alt=\"The Sound of A\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of A<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-b\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_57_58_59_60.png\" alt=\"The Sound of B\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of B<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-c\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_41_42_43_44.png\" alt=\"The Sound of C\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of C<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-d\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_37_38_39_40.png\" alt=\"The Sound of D\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of D<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-3\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    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\"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-letter-recognition\/\"><em>How to Teach Letter Recognition in 6 Easy Steps<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Decoding Words:<\/strong> Once children know their letter sounds, they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-decoding-to-kids\/\">start decoding words<\/a>. This means they can look at a word, recognize the letters, and use the sounds they\u2019ve learned to read the word aloud. For example, when they see the word &#8220;bat,&#8221; they can decode it by sounding out the letters: \/b\/, \/a\/, \/t\/ to read &#8220;bat.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Parents and teachers can support decoding by:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sounding out words together<\/strong> during reading. Encourage children to use their phonics skills to read words they don\u2019t know, rather than guessing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice with simple, phonics-based books<\/strong> that use essential words they can decode. Here are some decodable books you can assign to your child and track their progress to understand where they are and need help. These are designed to reinforce phonics instruction and are composed of text that strictly adheres to the phoneme-grapheme correspondences children have been taught. By focusing on systematic decoding, these books help solidify neural pathways associated with phonemic awareness and orthographic mapping, crucial for early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/reading-fluency-activities-for-kids\/\">reading fluency<\/a> and word recognition:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"slsp-book-section\"><span class=\"slsp-book-heading\">Decodable Books<\/span><div class=\"slsp-book-pointers\"><span>Phonics Fun<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>Decode &amp; Learn<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>Early Reading<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slsp-book-container\"><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-1.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/decodable-books-banner-img-1.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-2.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/decodable-books-banner-img-2.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-3.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/decodable-books-banner-img-3.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>3. Digraphs and Blends:<\/strong> As children get more comfortable with basic letter sounds, they will learn about <strong>digraphs<\/strong> (two letters that make one sound, like &#8220;th&#8221; in &#8220;that&#8221; or &#8220;sh&#8221; in &#8220;ship&#8221;) and <strong>blends<\/strong> (groups of letters that are pronounced together but each letter keeps its sound, like &#8220;bl&#8221; in &#8220;blue&#8221; or &#8220;st&#8221; in &#8220;stop&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, use the following worksheets where kids are presented with digraphs like ch, wh, ph, sh, th, and words or pictures such as chart, shell, throw, and more. The task is to place each word under the correct column based on the digraph it starts with. This activity reinforces the understanding of how two letters can combine to create a unique sound. By categorizing words, children not only practice recognizing these sounds but also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-spelling-to-kids\/\">improve their spelling<\/a> and reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-4\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/digraph-sort-and-write\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/digraph-sort-and-write.jpeg\" alt=\"Digraph Sort and Write Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/cut-and-paste-words-digraphs\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/cut-and-paste-words-digraphs.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut and Paste Words: Digraphs - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/cut-and-paste-words-digraphs-sh-and-ch\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/cut-and-paste-words-digraphs-sh-and-ch.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut and Paste Words: Digraphs sh and ch - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-4\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; 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Sight Words:<\/strong> Some words can\u2019t be easily decoded using phonics rules. These are often called <strong>sight words<\/strong> or <strong>high-frequency words<\/strong> (like &#8220;the,&#8221; &#8220;was,&#8221; or &#8220;said&#8221;). Children need to recognize these words on sight because they don\u2019t always follow regular phonics rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Parents and teachers can:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play sight word games online<strong> <\/strong>to keep it fun and engaging for kids so they don&#8217;t lose interest. Here are some games that you can try:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-5\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/learn-the-sight-word-i\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/mine_cart_1_2.png\" alt=\"Learn the Sight Word: I\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n          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Here is a list that you can print:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mj-chart-container-outer\">\n  <div class=\"mj-chart-container\">\n    <div class=\"mj-chart-bg\">\n      <div class=\"mj-chart-heading\">Sight Words List<\/div>\n      <div class=\"mj-chart-table\">\n        <table class=\"mj-chart-table-style\">\n          <tr>\n            <td>the<\/td>\n            <td>and<\/td>\n            <td>for<\/td>\n            <td>can<\/td>\n            <td>you<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>see<\/td>\n            <td>in<\/td>\n            <td>not<\/td>\n            <td>on<\/td>\n            <td>we<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>is<\/td>\n            <td>it<\/td>\n            <td>he<\/td>\n            <td>she<\/td>\n            <td>to<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>at<\/td>\n            <td>me<\/td>\n            <td>up<\/td>\n            <td>down<\/td>\n            <td>go<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>like<\/td>\n            <td>no<\/td>\n            <td>big<\/td>\n            <td>small<\/td>\n            <td>my<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>look<\/td>\n            <td>here<\/td>\n            <td>yes<\/td>\n            <td>are<\/td>\n            <td>they<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>this<\/td>\n            <td>that<\/td>\n            <td>come<\/td>\n            <td>play<\/td>\n            <td>do<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>I<\/td>\n            <td>where<\/td>\n            <td>what<\/td>\n            <td>will<\/td>\n            <td>make<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>jump<\/td>\n            <td>run<\/td>\n            <td>red<\/td>\n            <td>blue<\/td>\n            <td>green<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>help<\/td>\n            <td>away<\/td>\n            <td>said<\/td>\n            <td>want<\/td>\n            <td>have<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>find<\/td>\n            <td>out<\/td>\n            <td>but<\/td>\n            <td>there<\/td>\n            <td>good<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>little<\/td>\n            <td>has<\/td>\n            <td>yes<\/td>\n            <td>who<\/td>\n            <td>be<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>went<\/td>\n            <td>down<\/td>\n            <td>am<\/td>\n            <td>her<\/td>\n            <td>him<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>look<\/td>\n            <td>how<\/td>\n            <td>again<\/td>\n            <td>day<\/td>\n            <td>his<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>with<\/td>\n            <td>why<\/td>\n            <td>or<\/td>\n            <td>each<\/td>\n            <td>other<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>under<\/td>\n            <td>after<\/td>\n            <td>before<\/td>\n            <td>one<\/td>\n            <td>two<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>three<\/td>\n            <td>four<\/td>\n            <td>five<\/td>\n            <td>six<\/td>\n            <td>seven<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>eight<\/td>\n            <td>nine<\/td>\n            <td>ten<\/td>\n            <td>all<\/td>\n            <td>any<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>more<\/td>\n            <td>many<\/td>\n            <td>most<\/td>\n            <td>now<\/td>\n            <td>soon<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>some<\/td>\n            <td>every<\/td>\n            <td>very<\/td>\n            <td>just<\/td>\n            <td>when<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mj-chart-footer\">\n    <button class=\"mj-chart-footer-button\">Print this list<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Point out sight words in books<\/strong> while reading. For instance, you might say, &#8220;This word is \u2018the.\u2019 It doesn\u2019t follow the usual rules, so we remember it by sight.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/sight-word-activities-for-kids\/\"><em>Best Sight Word Activities for Kids<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-fluency-\"><strong>3. Fluency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. It\u2019s not just about speed\u2014fluency means children can read smoothly, recognize words automatically, and understand what they\u2019re reading without needing to stop and decode each word. Fluent readers focus on the meaning of the text, not just the words on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluency plays a key role in reading comprehension because children who struggle with fluency often spend so much energy trying to decode words that they have little mental energy left to understand the meaning of what they\u2019re reading. Here\u2019s how fluency can be developed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Reading with Accuracy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluency starts with reading words correctly. If a child misreads many words, they won\u2019t be able to understand the text well. <strong>Accuracy<\/strong> means recognizing and pronouncing words properly, which comes from a solid understanding of phonics and word recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To build accuracy, parents and teachers can:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop fluency, it\u2019s essential that children read texts at an appropriate level of difficulty, gradually increasing in complexity as they build skills. Here are some <em>leveled readers<\/em> designed to support this development by aligning with specific reading benchmarks and providing a controlled progression in phonetic patterns, sentence structure, and vocabulary. These books reinforce decoding and word recognition and help children read with accuracy and comprehension, gradually guiding them toward smoother, more expressive reading. Through leveled readers, children can confidently tackle texts that grow with them, fostering a natural pace and rhythm in reading.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"slsp-book-section\"><span class=\"slsp-book-heading\">Leveled Readers<\/span><div class=\"slsp-book-pointers\"><span>Skill Progression<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>Read &amp; Grow<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>One Story at a Time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slsp-book-container\"><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-1.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/leveled-readers-banner-img-1.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-2.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/leveled-readers-banner-img-2.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-3.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/leveled-readers-banner-img-3.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\n<li><strong>Provide gentle correction<\/strong> during reading. If a child misreads a word, calmly correct them and have them repeat the word correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Reading with Speed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While fluency doesn\u2019t mean rushing, fluent readers can read at a pace that feels natural, neither too slow nor too fast. Reading too slowly can break the flow of understanding, while reading too fast may cause the child to miss important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To encourage appropriate reading speed:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Repeated reading<\/strong> is an effective strategy. Have children read the same short passage multiple times until they can read it smoothly. Each time they read, their speed and confidence typically increase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paired reading<\/strong> with a fluent reader (like a parent or teacher) can help. Take turns reading aloud, letting the child hear how you read at a comfortable pace, and then encouraging them to mimic that speed when it\u2019s their turn. Try these read-alouds; these books are designed for oral narration. They enhance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-phonological-awareness-helps-kids-develop-early-reading-writing-skills\/\">phonological awareness<\/a> and listening comprehension by introducing new vocabulary within contextualized language structures, making them an effective tool for scaffolding early literacy skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"slsp-book-section\"><span class=\"slsp-book-heading\">Read Alouds<\/span><div class=\"slsp-book-pointers\"><span>Expand vocab<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>Develop Early Literacy<\/span> <span style=\"color: #b746e6;\">|<\/span> <span>Boost Reading Confidence<\/span><\/div><div class=\"slsp-book-container\"><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-1.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/read-alouds-img-1.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-2.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/read-alouds-img-2.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"book-card\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/book-card-3.png);\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/read-alouds-img-3.png\" alt=\"Card Image\" class=\"slsp-book-image\">\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>3. Expression and Phrasing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading with <strong>expression<\/strong> means using the right tone, volume, and emotion while reading aloud. Fluent readers group words into meaningful phrases, understand punctuation, and can convey the emotion of the text. For example, they know to raise their voice slightly when reading a question or to add excitement when reading dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Activities to improve expression include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modeling expressive reading.<\/strong> Parents and teachers can read aloud with proper expression, emphasizing punctuation and emotion. Children will often follow your lead in how they approach the tone of their reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Echo reading.<\/strong> You read a sentence or passage with expression, and the child echoes it back, trying to match your phrasing and tone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Building Fluency with Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluency develops through consistent practice. The more a child reads, the more familiar they become with common words and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/teaching-sentence-structure-to-kids\/\">sentence structures<\/a>, which improves their fluency over time. Practice doesn\u2019t always have to be formal\u2014it can be fun and engaging too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ways to encourage fluency practice:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choral reading:<\/strong> This is where you and the child read the same text together at the same time. It helps build fluency without putting pressure on the child to read alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reader\u2019s theater:<\/strong> Turn reading into a fun performance by assigning parts in a story to different children (or between you and the child). They can practice reading their lines fluently and with expression, much like rehearsing a play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/reading-fluency-activities-for-kids\/\"><em>Best Reading Fluency Activities for Young Readers<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-vocabulary-\"><strong>4. Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocabulary refers to the knowledge of words and their meanings. It\u2019s one of the most essential parts of reading because understanding words is critical for comprehension. When children encounter unfamiliar words, they may struggle to grasp the meaning of a sentence or text. The more words a child knows, the easier it becomes to read fluently and understand what they\u2019re reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocabulary development is important in all areas of reading because it affects both decoding (sounding out words) and comprehension (understanding the text). Here are key strategies to help build vocabulary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Exposure to Rich Language:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children develop vocabulary through repeated exposure to new words in different contexts. This can happen during conversations, reading, or listening to others. The more children hear and see new words, the more they learn their meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ways to provide exposure include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading aloud to children.<\/strong> When you read books that contain new or challenging words, you can pause to explain their meanings. This helps children build their vocabulary while enjoying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/funny-short-stories-for-kids-to-read\/\">stories<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introducing new words in daily conversations.<\/strong> Use descriptive words and encourage children to ask about words they don\u2019t know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Teaching Vocabulary Explicitly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to exposure, it\u2019s helpful to teach vocabulary directly. This means intentionally introducing and explaining new words and giving children time to practice using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and teachers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introduce a \u201cword of the day\u201d<\/strong> and use it in different sentences throughout the day. For example, if the word is \u201cenormous,\u201d you might say, \u201cThat tree is enormous!\u201d or \u201cAn elephant is enormous.\u201d Here is a list that can help you do this:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mj-chart-container-outer\">\n  <div class=\"mj-chart-container\">\n    <div class=\"mj-chart-bg\">\n      <div class=\"mj-chart-heading\">Word of The Day<\/div>\n      <div class=\"mj-chart-table\">\n        <table class=\"mj-chart-table-style\">\n          <tr>\n            <td><strong>Word<\/strong><\/td>\n            <td><strong>Sentence<\/strong><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Bright<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The sun is very bright today, let\u2019s wear sunglasses.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Smooth<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;Feel how smooth the surface of this table is.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Crunchy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;These crackers are so crunchy, listen when I bite into them.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Gigantic<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;Look at that gigantic tree, it\u2019s so much taller than the others!&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Fuzzy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;This blanket is really fuzzy and soft, isn\u2019t it?&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Shiny<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;Your shoes are so shiny after cleaning them!&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Sticky<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The glue is very sticky, make sure not to get it on your clothes.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Bitter<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;This grapefruit tastes bitter compared to the sweet orange.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Fragrant<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The flowers in the garden are so fragrant, they smell lovely.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Slippery<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;Be careful, the floor is slippery because it\u2019s wet.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Gentle<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;We have to be gentle when petting the cat so she doesn\u2019t get scared.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Noisy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The construction outside is very noisy today.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Soggy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The bread became soggy after I dipped it in the soup.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Velvety<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;This pillow feels velvety, it\u2019s so soft against my skin.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Swift<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The bird flew in a swift motion across the sky.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Massive<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;That ship is massive, it looks bigger than a building!&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Icy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The drink is icy cold, perfect for a hot day.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Bumpy<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;The road was bumpy, we felt every little rock while driving.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Sparkly<\/td>\n            <td>&#8220;Her dress was sparkly under the lights, like a diamond.&#8221;<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"mj-chart-footer\">\n    <button class=\"mj-chart-footer-button\">Print this list<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Play vocabulary games<\/strong> like matching words to pictures. Print these fun matching worksheets and let your child practice them:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-6\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/matching-game-school-supplies\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/matching-game-school-supplies.jpeg\" alt=\"Matching Game: School Supplies - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/matching-game-kitchen-items\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/matching-game-kitchen-items.jpeg\" alt=\"Matching Game: Kitchen Items - 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For example, in the sentence, \u201cLily was elated when she received a surprise gift,\u201d children can use the context of &#8220;surprise gift&#8221; to deduce that <em>elated<\/em> means something similar to being <em>happy<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-7\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/using-the-contextual-clues-to-unlock-meaning\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/using-the-contextual-clues-to-unlock-meaning.jpeg\" alt=\"Using the Contextual Clues to Unlock Meaning Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/making-connections-with-contextual-clues\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/making-connections-with-contextual-clues.jpeg\" alt=\"Making Connections With Contextual Clues\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-7\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of exercise helps children practice deducing word meanings on their own. The first worksheet focuses on having them select the correct meaning from multiple choices, while the second worksheet guides them to analyze words in orange using surrounding clues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask guiding questions<\/strong> like, \u201cWhat do you think this word might mean based on what\u2019s happening in the story?.\u201d Try these fun worksheets:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-8\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-do-these-words-mean\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-do-these-words-mean.jpeg\" alt=\"What Do These Words Mean - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/find-the-meaning-using-the-context\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/find-the-meaning-using-the-context.jpeg\" alt=\"Find The Meaning Using The Context - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-does-it-mean\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-does-it-mean.jpeg\" alt=\"What Does It Mean? 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Try these fun word search and crossword worksheets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-9\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summer-word-search\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summer-word-search.jpeg\" alt=\"Summer Word Search - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/community-helpers-word-search\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/community-helpers-word-search.jpeg\" alt=\"Community Helpers Word Search - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/complete-the-crossword\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/complete-the-crossword.jpeg\" alt=\"Reading Worksheet \u2013 Vocabulary Boost: Crossword Puzzles\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/a-crispy-crossword\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/a-crispy-crossword.jpeg\" alt=\"Vocabulary Worksheet \u2013 Winter-Themed Crossword Puzzle\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-9\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-kids-vocabulary\/\"><em>How to Improve Kids' Vocabulary<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-comprehension-\"><strong>5. Comprehension<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and make meaning from what is read. It\u2019s often seen as the ultimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/reading-goals-for-students\/\">goal of reading<\/a> because, without comprehension, reading is just the act of decoding words without truly grasping their meaning. Comprehension sits at the top of the <strong>hierarchy of reading skills<\/strong> because it relies on other fundamental abilities, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the essential science of reading components, as it ties together all the skills a reader develops. Understanding a text requires readers to make connections between words, sentences, and ideas, while also applying their prior knowledge and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s how comprehension works and how parents and teachers can help children develop this skill:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Understanding Literal Meaning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in comprehension is understanding the basic, or literal, meaning of the text. This involves identifying key details, recalling facts, and understanding the sequence of events in a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help children grasp literal meaning, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask direct questions<\/strong> like \u201cWho is the main character?\u201d or \u201cWhat happened first in the story?\u201d. Here are some fun worksheets that can help your child understanding and comprehending the literal meaning:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-10\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/lets-explore-characters\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/lets-explore-characters.jpeg\" alt=\"Lets Explore Characters! Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/identifying-traits-of-a-character\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/identifying-traits-of-a-character.jpeg\" alt=\"Identifying Traits of a Character Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-could-have-happened\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-could-have-happened.jpeg\" alt=\"What Could Have Happened? Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/find-the-cause-and-effect\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/find-the-cause-and-effect.jpeg\" alt=\"Find the Cause and Effect Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-10\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encourage children to summarize<\/strong> what they\u2019ve just read. This helps them focus on key details and sequence. Get started with these summarizing worksheets:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-11\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summarizing-using-the-main-idea\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summarizing-using-the-main-idea.jpeg\" alt=\"Summarizing using the Main Idea Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summary-and-main-idea-quest\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summary-and-main-idea-quest.jpeg\" alt=\"Summary and Main Idea Quest Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summarizing-and-spotting-the-main-idea\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/summarizing-and-spotting-the-main-idea.jpeg\" alt=\"Summarizing and Spotting the Main Idea Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/decoding-the-main-idea\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/decoding-the-main-idea.jpeg\" alt=\"Decoding the Main Idea Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-11\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Making Inferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good readers don\u2019t just rely on what is directly stated\u2014they also make inferences by reading between the lines. This means using clues from the text, along with their own knowledge, to figure out information that isn\u2019t explicitly stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To build this skill:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ask open-ended questions<\/strong> like \u201cWhy do you think the character acted that way?\u201d or \u201cWhat do you think will happen next?\u201d. To encourage this, try these inference worksheets:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-36421-12\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-do-you-infer\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-do-you-infer.jpeg\" alt=\"What Do You Infer? Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-can-you-infer\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/what-can-you-infer.jpeg\" alt=\"What Can You Infer? Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/make-an-inference\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/make-an-inference.jpeg\" alt=\"Make An Inference - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/read-and-infer\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/read-and-infer.jpeg\" alt=\"Read And Infer - Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-36421-12\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use think-aloud strategies<\/strong> where you model your own thinking process while reading a passage. For example, you could say, \u201cI know the character is nervous because it says they were shaking.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Building Background Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having background knowledge about a topic helps readers understand texts more easily. If a child knows something about the subject matter beforehand, they are more likely to grasp deeper meanings and make connections while reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To build background knowledge:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discuss new topics<\/strong> before reading. For instance, if you\u2019re reading a book about space, talk about planets and stars beforehand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expose children to a wide range of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/types-of-reading-materials-for-kids\/\"><strong>reading materials<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> including fiction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/popular-nonfiction-books-for-kids-to-read-cherish\/\">nonfiction<\/a>, and informational texts. The more topics they\u2019re familiar with, the better their comprehension will be across different subjects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Asking and Answering Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging children to ask their own questions while reading helps them engage more deeply with the text. It also helps them focus on the meaning of what they\u2019re reading rather than just moving through the words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ways to promote questioning:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use guided questions<\/strong> that encourage critical thinking, such as \u201cWhat is the main idea of this story?\u201d or \u201cWhy do you think this event was important?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask children to predict outcomes<\/strong> and then discuss whether their predictions were correct after reading. 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Strengthening each component allows children to progress in all areas of reading. By focusing on tailored activities and consistent practice in each pillar, you can ensure that kids not only learn to read but also enjoy and understand what they read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading is more than just recognizing words\u2014it&#8217;s a complex process involving multiple cognitive functions and skills. The&nbsp;science or components of reading, rooted in decades of interdisciplinary research across education, psychology, and neuroscience, help us understand how reading develops, why difficulties arise, and which instructional practices are most effective. 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