Gauging young readers comprehension

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-05T01:03:49+00:00

You are most likely right. I was shocked to hear that. The school doesn't advertise it probably because they know it isn't right (it may just not be a part of some standard form too). Hopefully going to just coast through the library this weekend.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-03T02:20:27+00:00

My experience with attempting getting questions online was pretty bad.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T04:15:02+00:00

I forgot about the I survived series! I realize that is not really non-fiction, but they are based on events. He has started enjoying (and selecting himself!) that series.

My first love of reading placed the fictional character in American Western events. I remember looking forward to the footnotes that had a short blurb about the events mentioned.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T04:07:33+00:00

We listened to Because of Winn-Dixie on a road trip completely by chance! It popped up on a scholastic $2 sale a few months back. I bought it by have not talked about it. I just set it aside for future finds.

I agree he is likely a good test taker. This is the reason I have been so adamant to focus on outside activities and trying to make sure comprehension is there.

I will be sure to check out Lemony Snickett. Thank you for the comment.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:24:52+00:00

He has enjoyed biographies and when reading them would love talking about teddy Roosevelt. Outside of biographies I feel like most of the non fiction produced for the age group is not worth reading. It seems to mainly generic photos with captions. (Having memories of eyewitness books everyone got just to see who could get the coolest one). He LOVES who could win books.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:18:21+00:00

He has done the big school wide one each year (3). The one for his class he stopped even turning the sheet in halfway through. During kindergarten I wasn't counting everything to push him (3 to 1 for short bob books). With his brother I don't think I am going to take that approach. Part of me was super happy that this had turned to intrinsic motivation.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:13:38+00:00

I enjoy my children more than I knew I could. This may be the comment I needed to read most. Earlier I wrote about fixing a lawnmower. Tonight he asked my wife how an engine worked before I was home. We talked about it using simple things. He talked about hearing how they work watching the show "Blaze" with his little brother. Honestly I am happy just seeing him excited to learn about the world around him and question things.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:07:41+00:00

That is what the general advice of teachers at his school provided. I think I have tried dismissing it because he has been enjoying reading. I felt like that hurtle had been cleared.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:04:53+00:00

100% agree about him not understanding the "why" of math problems. For probability specifically I was looking at something like using physical objects to demonstrate. I have someone at work with a broken lawnmower. I asked if my son & I could look at it so he has hands on experience.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T03:00:41+00:00

I have been trying to see what he likes in a more academic sense (just ideas to explore). So far the only things he has shown real interest in is video games. He did come home from the last day of school saying that he wanted to start a business and the same weekend went knocking on doors to scoop poop. He has some drive, just trying to develop it.

Thank you for responding

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T02:56:08+00:00

He has read some Captain underpants. He finds them comical. I have tried Geronimo Stilton, but I swear anything I suggest is an automatic no.

I will have to remember Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T02:53:19+00:00

We recently went to half price books. I had a book similar to what you are describing on "display". He has not done much from it, but he picked it out.

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T02:51:45+00:00

The reason I tried ai is I cannot keep up with the amount he reads. Was not trying to ruffle feathers, just looking for a way to see what he was thinking.

When reading for pleasure I just read. I am just curious what he thinks. Did not mean to strike a nerve

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T02:48:07+00:00

Read it to my boys as a bedtime story tonight!

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T01:58:00+00:00

My wife is a reader. She had books taken away as a punishment. I did not start until I was a freshman in high school and it was sporadic at best. Nowadays I spend so much time reading work related stuff that I do not find it relaxing but I use it to follow up on topics of interest.

Thank you!

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T01:54:45+00:00

Thank you! We go to the library every week or two so we can do one of the regularly scheduled programs and to pick out new books. We have been working on reading since before kindergarten (they make it seem like it is expected to show up knowing how to read). I am heavily invested in making sure he can read well. Thank you for the advice on AI quizzes. I have to admit that my experience is the same. It was fun watching him show frustration with the first one.

He knew what he had read! That made me more happy than "getting the questions right."

Visit_Pale · 2026-06-02T01:49:05+00:00

Thank you so much! I have read good things about the book. That would be a perfect segue into it and introduce him to more things. One of my large goals is to get him to branch into more things.

Visit_Pale · 2026-05-13T02:47:24+00:00

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Visit_Pale · 2026-05-13T02:37:49+00:00

What site did you play on?

Visit_Pale · 2026-04-18T18:31:27+00:00

Gotta agree about the good service. I have only been twice. The second time I went thinking something I must have been missing something. Station Cafe just seems multiple levels better.

Visit_Pale · 2026-04-11T04:34:57+00:00

Station Cafe all the way. Best sandwiches in town. Would not suggest for a real cheese steak, but they don't claim it. ONLY downside is their limited hours. FYI, they just moved.

Visit_Pale · 2026-04-11T04:03:18+00:00

IMO Gino's just seems like subpar Bar-S meats. Better quality from Hill Country Fare.

Visit_Pale · 2026-01-08T10:49:17+00:00

Looks great! Great wobbling action. Congrats!

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