From the recent post we've learned that the rate of student's improvement may considered bad,to check the statistics of the slow phased performance and the culprit click here.
A decline rate of reading reflects a decline literacy, and that is seriously scary, so what do we do? how do we persuade ourselves and commit on reading?when do we start? where to start? is it worth it?
These are some of the questions comes first to mind whenever reading has brought out to a topic, for some reason these queries somehow prevent oneself from grabbing a book browse to pages and read.
Is reading really important? yes, reading is a very important part of our lives. We need to take time everyday and read at least 20 to 30 minutes a day. It really helps when you read out aloud. You can hear yourself and see how you pronounce your words. Your reading will improve if you keep reading out aloud. You should take whatever steps needed to help you learn the Art of Reading.Reading can be improved in many ways. Being able to read fluently helps with comprehension Below are some helpful tips/ways to improve reading skills, read on.
Set aside a regular time to read.
Studies show that regularly reading will produce significant gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the decoding of words.
Create questions the reading should answer
In addition to a general purpose, it’s also helpful to write down specific questions. This focuses your mind on a set of objectives and gives you a way to measure comprehension. By writing down questions, you create a set of mental cues. Whenever you spot an important keyword in the text, you’ll become aware of the question it relates to and your mind will start looking for an answer.
Pay attention to supporting cues.
Study pictures, graphs and headings. Read the first and last paragraph in a chapter, or the first sentence in each section.
Take notes or highlight important concepts
One of the best ways to embed something in your memory is to write it down. When you read an important point, make a note of it on a separate piece of paper, inside the margin, or use a highlighter. This will help you remember what you read and make the important sections easy to find when you review the text.
Build a good vocabulary.
For most educated people, this is a lifetime project. The best way to improve your vocabulary is to use a dictionary regularly. You might carry around a pocket dictionary and use it to look up new words. Or, you can keep a list of words to look up at the end of the day. Concentrate on roots, prefixes and endings.
For most educated people, this is a lifetime project. The best way to improve your vocabulary is to use a dictionary regularly. You might carry around a pocket dictionary and use it to look up new words. Or, you can keep a list of words to look up at the end of the day. Concentrate on roots, prefixes and endings.
The post-reading review
After you finish reading, you need to determine what you learned. Did you achieve your purpose? Try to answer the questions you created beforehand. If you aren’t able to answer them, go back and look for answers near your notes. This process will solidify the knowledge in your mind and give you better recall. You’ll know what you learned, what you didn’t, and whether or not you need to go deeper into the text or look for other sources.
Monitor effectiveness.
Good readers monitor their attention, concentration and effectiveness. They quickly recognize if they've missed an idea and backup to reread it
