Seize the Meaning: Help Your Child Move from Learning to Read to Reading to Learn

You can help your child develop solid reading comprehension skills. Seize the Meaning! provides you with the tools you need to help your elementary school child become an effective, active reader. This user-friendly, practical guide is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers an essential element of reading comprehension: definition, foundation, evaluation, instruction, participation, intuition, and emancipation. Each chapter includes: ? At Promise/At Risk: An overview of the element of reading comprehension being discussed, why it matters, and what happens in its absence ? Goals: What to aim for when working with your child on each element of comprehension ? Tools: Learning games, activities, and tips to help your child achieve those goals ? Landmines: What to watch out for and how to spot trouble? VAIL: General principles of good practice, the acronym stands for visualize, anticipate, interpret, and listen ? Evidence: A sample illustrating the importance of each element of comprehension Also includes: ? Brief but detailed explanations of specific techniques ? Additional resources for building reading comprehension skills By understanding the foundations of reading comprehension and by using the games and activities in Seize the Meaning! you will be well equipped to help your child move from learning to read to reading to learn.

Priscilla L. Vail, M.A.T.
Priscilla L. Vail is a noted learning specialist, former teacher, and consultant who designs and leads teacher and parenting workshops across the country. She is the author of more than a dozen books, including the award-winning Homework Heroes series with Drew and Cynthia Johnson; Liberate Your Child's Learning Patterns; and Smart Kids with School Problems.