Critical Reading: Tips for Parents

Between the Common Core State Standards and corresponding PARCC assessment (which will eventually be in lieu of the New Jersey ASK test), students are required to read more complex texts and answer questions that require a higher degree of critical thinking skills.

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To help your child become more comfortable with the increased rigor in reading, there are some simple critical reading tips or steps that you can take, such as:

Read What Your Child Reads

– Simply spend some time getting to know what your child is reading, whether it’s required for class or an independent novel. This will allow you to discuss the content with your child and gauge how well he or she comprehends the text.

Ask Your Child to Cite Evidence

– As your child reads a book (for pleasure or for class), ask him or her questions about the reading material. Then, ask your child to support those answers with evidence from the text. For example, if your child absolutely loved a novel, ask questions like: “What happened in the story that made it your favorite? What did the characters do or say that made it so good? What was the most exciting part of the book?” These questions will prompt your son/daughter to demonstrate comprehension by being able to summarize or synthesize the information in the book.

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