Parent Letter: Use meaning and context to confirm at Teach Daily

Listen to your child read. When they come to a word they’re unsure of, remind them to ask three questions.
- Does the word you are reading look right? Look at the letters (graphemes).
- Does the word you are reading sound right? Listen to the sounds the letters and letter combinations make (phonemes).
- Does it make sense? Use meaning and context to confirm (comprehension).
Break down the process:
- Have them stop reading when meaning breaks down.
- Tell them to look at the letters and say the sounds or look for word parts within words.
- Remind them to ask, “Does it makes sense?”
To help your child become aware of using this strategy, give them a piece of paper and tell them to make a tally mark each time they check if what they are reading makes sense. This will serve as a physical reminder for them to continue checking for meaning.

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