So if your K-2 child isn't motivated or doesn't like to read and the school doesn't require it, do you require your child to read? Our school requires a reading log and if said child is already reads, it's not a big deal to fill out the logs. Yes, I understand it's a pain when you have to sit and practice with them but wouldn't you be doing that anyway?

In the early years a lot of reading comprehension comes from listening and responding to reading while children are still learning to read. By 2nd grade most kids can decode words.

Anonymous wrote:In elementary school the goal and focus of instruction is learning to read. Kids need lots of practice to become better readers and are more willing to practice when the content is enjoyable to them.
In middle and high school the focus is reading to learn. So we switch from reading being the goal, to reading win a tool and a means of gaining information.

No it is not. The first couple of years focusses on learning to read, but even those years also include reading to learn as well. Take a look at the SOL standards.

In elementary school the goal and focus of instruction is learning to read. Kids need lots of practice to become better readers and are more willing to practice when the content is enjoyable to them.
In middle and high school the focus is reading to learn. So we switch from reading being the goal, to reading win a tool and a means of gaining information.

The trick I think is to make reading purposeful, not necessary easy for enjoyment or always reading a child's favorite genre. If there's a purpose that's worthwhile for the child, the child will read even if it's a bit of a stretch at first.

I have never met an educated family who enjoys reading that does not pass that onto their child regardless of what school the child attends. Not one person. If you enjoy learning and understanding from others you enjoy reading. They are one and the same.

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Anonymous wrote:As a teacher and a parent, I don't do reading logs (even though we're supposed to) because I feel it kills the love of reading for the sake of reading.

Where do people get this myth from that schools should teach reading just for fun - for the sake of reading? We aren't teaching a hobby. Reading should be enjoyable because learning and communicating is enjoyable. We're teaching language arts. The art of communicating effectively for understanding. Something sorely needed in this world.

You misinterpreted PP. School doesn't teach reading for pleasure. But school can kill reading for pleasure, if reading is something that a child likes/liked to do.

Anonymous wrote:As a teacher and a parent, I don't do reading logs (even though we're supposed to) because I feel it kills the love of reading for the sake of reading.

Where do people get this myth from that schools should teach reading just for fun - for the sake of reading? We aren't teaching a hobby. Reading should be enjoyable because learning and communicating is enjoyable. We're teaching language arts. The art of communicating effectively for understanding. Something sorely needed in this world.

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The problem is these books are not relating to comprehension. There are no questions/answers worksheets or topics in the books. They are very basic books my child was reading in prek. We do workbooks for reading comprehension that have paragraphs and answer sections (some multiple choice, some have to write the answer).

Isn't that a good thing?

The teachers who do logs aren't parents themselves and don't yet realize what a freaking drain it is to do them. ?

There shouldn't be any homework in kindergarten. I probably wouldn't participate in reading the books unless my child expressed interest. There's no need to make reading a chore while they are still learning.

As a teacher and a parent, I don't do reading logs (even though we're supposed to) because I feel it kills the love of reading for the sake of reading.

Teacher and parent here.
1) research does not support homework in elementary school. It does not improve academic achievement.
2) your kindergartener just spent 7 hours at their job- school. When they come home, they should play, relax, read for enjoyment (with you), be active. Not do workbook pages. It's a long day and a 6 year old is a little kid.
3) just because your child can read what is sent home doesn't mean practice won't help, if you want to do what the teacher has sent.

Anonymous wrote:Most parents just lie on the logo.

That's your opinion. That's not a FACT.

Anonymous wrote:They are sending easier books looking for you to question the child to increase their fluency and comprehension- where most kids are lacking.

I am not a teacher, but think it is crazy when parents in K are so proud that their child reads Harry Potter in K. I don't think every K class in FCPS has children that read and understand that. I think those parents look so silly

The problem is these books are not relating to comprehension. There are no questions/answers worksheets or topics in the books. They are very basic books my child was reading in prek. We do workbooks for reading comprehension that have paragraphs and answer sections (some multiple choice, some have to write the answer).