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“The more you read, the more things you know. The
more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension is the ability to understand a written passage of
text. Basically: “Did you understand what you have read?” It is the
bridge between the passive reader and active reader. It is the crucial link
to effective reading which is essential for a rich academic, professional
and personal life.
Reading fluency is a very important part of reading comprehension as
readers who spend their time decoding words tend to lose the
understanding of what is being read. If your child is still decoding at
Grade 3 level it is vital to return to the basic mental tools that create a
solid cognitive foundation in order to establish successful reading
comprehension. These cognitive skills include attention, auditory
analysis, sound blending, memory, processing speed and visual
perception.
A lack of strong reading comprehension skills definitely affects a child’s
success at school as academic progress depends on understanding,
analysing and applying information gathered through reading.
Strategies to Aid Reading Comprehension Skills
Reading with a purpose
Learning vocabulary
Retelling what has been read
Asking and answering questions
Summarising the important facts