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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At 8 he doesn't need to read aloud to either of you anymore, he can read in his own head.[/quote]

Not true. Developing oral reading fluency is still very important at that age, particularly if a child is behind at all. -Teacher[/quote]

+1!!! 
 - Another teacher[/quote]

Not doubting two professionals in the field, but... why? Reading out loud seems fairly unnecessary, and like it would come with time as the kid becomes a better reader in general. No?[/quote]

Not a teacher, but I have some personal experience.  I could read just fine as a kid and did well in school, but I had a very hard time reading out loud, even into high school and beyond.  With my own kids, I've been reading to them every night and although it was hard at first my skills are now good.  The two things I notice now looking back are: 1) Practice, practice, practice to become better, and 2) I think having trouble reading aloud harmed my abilities to give talks and speak in front of others when I was young.  I see it as a basic skill upon which others build - perhaps not as important as the 3 R's, but worth investing some time if a kid is having trouble.[/quote]

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