ABSTRACT

Make sure they read with expression, noticing the punctuation marks, e.g. the text: ‘Can we go out now, mum?’ said Aisha. If the child ignores the position of the speech marks and the question mark, this could be read as: ‘Can we go out now?’ mum said. Aisha . . .’ which means something completely different. At the end of each page ask the children one or two questions about what they have read.