- The first-grade child has learned how to pronounce words correctly by listening to the adult reading aloud.
- The child has learned new vocabulary words by hearing them in the story.
- The child has learned how to follow along with a story by looking at the pictures in the book.
- The child has learned how to ask questions about the story to better understand it.
- The child has learned how to make predictions about what might happen next in the story.
- The child has learned how to retell the main events of the story in their own words.
- The child has learned how to identify the main characters in the story.
- The child has learned how to identify the setting of the story.
- The child has learned how to identify the problem and solution in the story.
- The child has learned how to express their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Continued development can be encouraged by:
- Encouraging the child to read aloud to others, such as siblings or pets.
- Asking the child to retell stories they have read or heard in their own words.
- Playing word games or engaging in activities that build vocabulary.
- Encouraging the child to write their own stories or create their own books.
- Providing a variety of reading materials, such as books, magazines, and newspapers, to expose the child to different types of texts.
- Engaging in discussions about the stories the child reads or hears, asking open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking.