The Two-Teacher Lens Blog

The goal is not simply to read faster. The goal is to read accurately, with an appropriate pace and expression that supports meaning.

Most importantly, an error can give us a clue about what to investigate next. Don’t just look at whether the answer was right or wrong. Look at what the response might be telling you.

Reading comprehension requires more than getting the words off the page. A reader must also understand the language, connect ideas, know enough about the words and topic, make reasonable inferences, and notice when meaning begins to break down.

Instead of asking only, “Is the answer right?” ask, “What does this answer tell me about the child’s thinking?” That small shift can lead to much more useful support.

AI can be useful at home, but the goal should not be to make schoolwork disappear. Used thoughtfully, AI can help a parent understand a concept, prepare better questions, or find another way to explain something while leaving the important thinking with the child.