Coffee with the Principal

Common Sense Media is a website that claims, "________".

• Reviews for what your kids are into (before they get into it)

  Trusted ratings created with families in mind.

• only smart people should use the internet.

• if you want to have Common Sense you need to visit the website.

Lexile is a measurement that can help_________.

• determine how much weight I have gained.

• parents find the right books for their child's reading level.

• students run fast during PE

True/ False: According to recent research, "Middle school students without the fundamental skills to read fluently, decode accurately, and comprehend text may struggle to learn grade-level content throughout their remaining school years and beyond."

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True/ False:

According to research, "A student who reads at least 20 minutes a day will be exposed to 1,800,000 words per year. Whereas, a student who reads 1 minute a day would be exposed to 8,000."

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True/ False:

According to research, "A student who reads at least 20 minutes per day is likely to score in the 90th percentile. Whereas, a student who reads 1 minute is likely to score in the 10th percentile."

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True/ False:

If your child does not seem interested to read the best way to make them like reading is to ______

• force them.

• make them cry.

• consider something to different to keep it relevant.

Podcasts, that are age appropriate, is a great way to _____.

• learn how to clean the house.

• engage in conversations with your child(ren).

True/ False:

Whittwood Library is located between Leffingwell Elementary and the Whittwood mall.

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True/ False:

Contact Mrs. Peterson if you have any questions about today's presentation or other concerns about how to support reading at home.

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