Points to remember:

• One of the most important things you can do is to make sure your child is reading regularly. Encourage them to read for at least 20 minutes every day. This will help them develop fluency and comprehension skills.
• Another helpful tip is to have your child read aloud to you. This will help them practice their reading skills and improve their confidence.

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8 essential skills for reading success:

1. Phonemic awareness

Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. This is an important pre-reading skill.

2. Phonics

Phonics is the relationship between the sounds of spoken language and the written symbols that represent them. This is a crucial skill for beginning readers.

3. Fluency

Fluency is the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. Developing fluency is important for reading comprehension.

4. Vocabulary

Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and their meanings. A strong vocabulary is essential for reading comprehension.

5. Comprehension

Comprehension is the ability to understand and make meaning from what is read. This is the ultimate goal of reading.

6. Metacognition

Metacognition is the ability to think about one’s own thinking. This includes monitoring comprehension and making adjustments when needed.

7. Motivation

Motivation is the desire to read. Students who are motivated to read are more

8. Consistency

Regular practice of reading should be adopted by students

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