Name: Teach Them Diligently (Branson)
Start: 2025-05-15T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-17T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Branson, MO

Tagged: narration

This topic has 3 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 6 months ago by mr. JJ8.

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June 22, 2023 at 2:38 pm
Twinsmomxtwo
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I just want to run something by y’all and get feedback if I can…
I have 4 kids all with a 2 year span – twins age 15 and twins age 13. My 15 yo son is ASD with abilities somewhat on par with the 13 year olds. We will be doing the Early Modern and Enrichment 1. I was considering doing the Early Modern grade 7-9 & Enrichment Middle Group books as family read aloud and then assign the 13-year-olds & my 15 yo ASD son the grade 4-6 books & Younger group books for independent reading. My other 15 year old (daughter) is fully capable of doing the grade 10-12 and Older group books on her own.
OR… should I read aloud the grade 10-12 & older group as a family and assign grade 7-9 & middle books to 15 yo daughter and then grade 4-6 & younger books to 13 year olds & 15 yo ASD son?
I guess I’m thinking since my younger kids & ASD son don’t have experience with narration it would be better if the books they’re reading independently were a bit below their reading level to encourage full attention & comprehension when reading and will better enable them to narrate. Does this make sense?
June 22, 2023 at 3:32 pm
totheskydear
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I’d err on the side of not overwhelming or frustrating them. 🙂
June 22, 2023 at 10:34 pm
Ruralmama
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I kind of like this option better
“1. I was considering doing the Early Modern grade 7-9 & Enrichment Middle Group books as family read aloud and then assign the 13-year-olds & my 15 yo ASD son the grade 4-6 books & Younger group books for independent reading. My other 15 year old (daughter) is fully capable of doing the grade 10-12 and Older group books on her own.”
The 4-6 books are good and the 13 yr olds are only in 7th grade so the 10-12 grade books might be a bit hard even as read alouds. It is a thick book, I have it….. I always think history should be as enjoyable as possible, I want my kids to read biographies for fun after they are 18…
October 2, 2023 at 8:31 am
mr. JJ8
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The post is from a while ago, but your approach could still benefit from this advice.
Your plan to tailor the reading assignments based on your children’s abilities and needs is a thoughtful approach. It makes sense to assign books that are slightly below their reading level to encourage full comprehension and effective narration, especially for those who are new to this practice.
Here’s a breakdown of your options:
Family Read-Aloud: Early Modern grade 7-9 & Enrichment Middle Group books.
Assignments:15-year-old daughter: Grade 10-12 & Older Group books (independent).13-year-olds & 15-year-old ASD son: Grade 4-6 & Younger Group books (independent).Family Read-Aloud: Grade 10-12 & Older Group books.
Assignments:15-year-old daughter: Early Modern grade 7-9 & Enrichment Middle Group books (independent).13-year-olds & 15-year-old ASD son: Grade 4-6 & Younger Group books (independent).
Both approaches are reasonable, but the first one seems to align better with your intention to provide slightly easier readings for those who need more practice with narration. It’s a great way to support their comprehension and storytelling skills. However, you should consider your children’s preferences and how they respond to the assigned readings to make a final decision.