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.
Writing a recipe is a great way to help your child
present basic facts, sequence events, and understand the specific
function of a very particular type of writing. This activity builds
skills in Information and Understanding.
Knowing how to read closely for details can help
your child evaluate persuasive texts wisely. This activity builds
skills in Information and Understanding and Critical Analysis.
After determining the main idea in a story, come
up with a new medium for expressing the idea, such as a slogan for
a T-shirt or a message for a bumper sticker. This activity builds
skills in Critical Analysis.
By researching areas of history where there is debate
about “facts,” your child will learn how opinions influence
“facts.” This activity builds skills in Critical
Analysis.
