From Sounding Out Words to Reading With Deep Understanding
MiPal's Reading Skills programme is built on one simple belief: when a child reads what they love, they read more - and reading more is what makes them better at everything. Every session is interest-led and Ontario curriculum-aligned.
Interest-Based Material Selection
Students choose their reading material from a curated selection based on their interests, grade level, and learning goals. A child who is interested in what they read will always read more and retain more.
Pre-Reading and Text Preview
Before reading begins, students are taught to preview text - looking at titles, headings, images, and structure to activate prior knowledge and set reading intentions.
Active Engagement - Questions, Answers, Predictions
Students engage with the text in real-time: asking questions, forming predictions, and constructing answers. This active approach builds comprehension far beyond passive silent reading.
Read-Aloud for Fluency and Expression
Regular read-aloud practice builds reading fluency, pronunciation, pacing, and expression - skills directly assessed in Ontario standardized tests including EQAO for Grades 3 and 6.
Vocabulary and Word Recognition
New vocabulary is introduced in context - through the actual texts students are reading - which research consistently shows as the most effective method for lasting word retention.
Session Activities
- Guided read-aloud with fluency feedback
- Pre-reading prediction and preview activities
- Comprehension question sets after reading
- Vocabulary-in-context exploration exercises
- Story retelling and summarization practice
- EQAO-style reading passage practice (Gr. 3 & 6)
"A child who reads widely will think widely, write well, and speak with confidence. Reading is the foundation of everything."
Help Your Child Fall in Love With Reading
Book a free 30-minute Reading Skills trial session - available evenings and Saturdays for families across the GTA.