Books, Magazines, Newspapers - from School, Library or Home Tutees usually choose what interests them - but be careful the tutor is not bored! Check how hard books are when you choose them (5 finger test) Book must not be too hard for the tutor to read - ask the teacher if not sure
At least 3 times each week for 15-20 minutes Find the quietest place you can Sit comfortably side by side - so you both can see the book easily
Talk together about the book (words and pictures) Talk before you start, while you are reading, and at the end Talk to make sure the tutee understands Ask the teacher about anything you do not understand - or look it up!
If tutee says a word wrong, tutor waits for them to put it right (up to 4 seconds) If they don’t, tutor says word right, and tutee repeats it correctly - then carry on
Praise for good reading of hard words or longer sections Praise for tutee putting their own mistake right before tutor Praise very often, in different words - and smile and sound as if you mean it!
On hard books and hard bits, Read Together Tutor matches their reading speed to that of the tutee Point to words only if you really need to
Agree on tutee’s signal to Read Alone (tap, knock, nudge) At signal, tutor praises and stops Reading Together When tutee Reading Alone makes a mistake:
Tutee signals again when ready, and so on . . . .
Notes - remember to fill in your reading record card at the end of each session