DO A DRAMATIC READING of the same page of a book, using different emotions.
Take turns acting out a scared reading, a sad reading, or an angry reading, having family members guess which emotion is being used.
MAKE A MOVIE. Have your child write his or her own movie script and use a smartphone to film it. Your child can make a poster for it, too!
USE TRADING CARDS for sports or anime to point out abbreviations, symbols, pictures, and captions, all important literacy elements. These cards can also be used for sorting games.
BE A READING ROLE MODEL. Be sure your child sees you reading and enjoying it. During read-alouds, read with expression. Have your child follow along as you read. Point out punctuation that requires a change in tone, such as question marks and exclamation points.
DEBATE family deci- sions, placing members on two teams. For example, one team could be in favor of getting a dog and the other could be against. Practice finding and using research and evidence to support your positions.
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Family Guide to Literacy | Grade 6
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