No More Comprehension Questions!
I can’t think of a quicker way to kill a love of reading than to test kids on trick bits of information to prove that the child has read the book.
Psst: if you live with your kids, you know if they’re reading the book or not. If you want to find out what they are getting out of the story, try this…
Go out for a frappucino or some ice cream.
Ask normal questions you’d ask any friend in a book club:
- Did you freak out when X happened?
- Were you as mad as I was that X character did Y to that other character?
- I loved the ending but I wondered what happened to Z. What do you think happened them?
- This book reminds me of… What does it remind you of?
- I wish there were a movie version. I’d cast [insert amazing actress] for the main character and [insert talented male actor] as the love interest. You?
When you talk with an open heart, curious about your child’s REAL reaction to the story, you’ll see comprehension bloom!
This post is originally from Instagram and @juliebravewriter is my account there so come follow along for more conversations like this one!
