Reading 'Yoshi the Stonecutter' and building fluency

Proper nouns have capital letters and can involve more decoding skills than understanding skills. Sounding out using phonics strategies is our most helpful way to decode unfamiliar words, such as "whispered". Common exception words are important to learn and remember, such as 'said'. Re-reading a sentence can help us make sense of it and ensure understanding. Looking at the illustrations can support comprehension.