READING

What is Reading?
It is a complex cognitive process of
decoding symbols in order to construct
or derive meaning from text ( as in
reading in a book or reading music).
It is a means of language acquisition,
of communication, and of sharing
information and ideas.
Three Components of Reading
1.Decoding
2.Comprehension
3.Retention
What is Decoding?

Decoding refers to the

process of translating a
printed word into a
sound.
What is Comprehension?
It is defined as the level of
understanding of a text/message.
This understanding comes from the
interaction between the words that
are written and how they trigger
knowledge outside the
text/message.
What is Retention?
The condition of
retaining(keeping)
something. It could be in
the Short term memory or
Long term memory.
Kinds of Reading
Reading Strategies
How do we improve our Reading?
1. Always Make Special Time to Read
2. Read the Right Books
3. Ask Yourself Questions While Reading and After Reading
4. Improve Fluency First
5. Once You’ve Learned to Speed Up, Slow Down!
6. Ask Lots of Questions
7. Read It Again
8. Read Many Kinds of Texts