Teen & Teacher Resources
TEEN & TEACHER RESOURCES:
Mentor Tips
- When meeting with your student, have him/her sit on your left side so that you do not block the student's view as you read and work in the student activity book.
- Please pay special attention to the Word Workout. These are words that your student might not be familiar with.
- Reading aloud increases the student's background knowledge, expands the student's vocabulary and allows the students to observe a good reader who models expressive reading.
- Discuss the article after reading. Encourage the student to share a favorite part of the article and have the student illustrate the main idea of the article.
- Encourage an interest in science using examples from the weather, animal and scientist related books.
- Preview the lesson and activities before you meet with your student. Practice reading the article to ensure you are comfortable with the content.
- Relate the text to the student's life. This helps the student retain and comprehend information. Encourage the student to ask questions. Let the student know that he/she may interrupt you with questions.
- When writing in the Student Book, make sure the student has plenty of room on the table and that the chair and table are at comfortable heights.
Remember:
- Bring pens and pencils to each mentoring session, as writing activities are integrated into each lesson.
- Markers and highlighters are also suggested to place emphasis on sections of text or special interest words.
- Be enthusiastic! Show that you are excited about reading and your mentee will become excited, too.
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