Thursday, 19 September 2019

17 March 2012 - silent reading

Getting ready for bed. Reading story book to Ashfiq. At the same time telling him to read after me. After a while he got tired and told me to read for him instead.
Me - You see Abg Ashraf can read on his own. Don't you want to read on your own.. read lots of other books on your own. It would be fun.
Ashfiq - (turning to look at Ashraf) Abg is not reading. His lips not moving. He is just looking at the words.
Me - That is called silent reading. Reading to himself by heart. You cannot hear him. Let's read.... (read a few words and expecting him to read after me)
Me  - why are you not reading after me? Read Ashfiq...
Ashfiq - I am reading to myself... Silent reading. Reading inside my heart. Of course you cannot hear me, mama
Me - * Slap forehead... adoiii makkkkkk!!!!

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