There are many interesting ways to make reading and writing a part
of summer fun. Below are activities that you and your child can do
together. The activities cover many different reading and writing
skills, and vary by difficulty level.
Through focusing on “the facts,” you
and your child can work on reading comprehension. Make sure that your
child is clear about what he reads. This activity builds skills in Information and Understanding.
This activity encourages your child to think and
learn about the author behind the books he loves and what’s
involved in writing a book. This activity builds skills in Literary Response and Expression and Critical
Analysis.
Highlight the different features of many types of
writing by helping your child to rewrite well-known stories in new
forms. This activity builds skills in Literary Response
and Expression.
