Grade 6: The Strategic Reader

Sharpen Your Reading Skills Every Day

Help your child expand their thinking, question the text, and build stronger independent reading skills.

Ask questions While Reading: Great readers don't just read; they also wonder. Write down any questions that come to mind and talk about them. This will help you understand better, and start meaningful conversations about the text.
Use the "What Does It Mean?" strategy: After reading a paragraph, ask yourself, "What does it mean?" This will help you understand what the author is trying to say, understand more complicated ideas, and explain the meaning in your own words.
Read different kinds of texts: Read history books, fantasy novels, and science articles. The more different things you read, the better you will understand them. Follow your interests, but be open to new topics and styles.

Encourage Questions: Texts for sixth grade are harder. Ask your child to write down any questions they have while they read, and then talk about them together. This helps you feel more sure and clear.
Try the "What Does It Mean?" Check: After each section, have your child say what it means in their own words. This makes them think more deeply and get the author's point.
Support Their Interests: Let them read whatever they want, whether it's history, fantasy, science, or something else. As they read more in different genres, their reading skills get better.
Keep being supportive: Reading is getting harder now. Be patient, praise their work, and remind them that practicing will help them become better at reading on their own.