READING

SKILLS
Basic skills to learn any of the language
Meaning
• Reading skills refer to the abilities and
strategies individuals use to comprehend and
interpret written text effectively. It
encompasses a range of cognitive processes
and linguistic abilities that enable readers to
understand, analyze, and evaluate written
material. Here are some key components of
reading skills:
 Today you will learn
Types of Reading Skills.
Decoding: Decoding involves the ability to recognize and pronounce words
accurately. It includes phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight word recognition.

Vocabulary: A strong vocabulary is crucial for understanding written text. Readers with a
diverse vocabulary can grasp the meaning of words encountered in reading materials,
which enhances comprehension and fluency.

Fluency: Fluency refers to the ability to read text smoothly and with appropriate speed,
accuracy, and expression. Fluent readers can recognize words quickly and effortlessly,
allowing them to focus on understanding the meaning of the text.
 Today you will learn
Types of Reading Skills.
Comprehension: Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading. It involves
understanding the meaning, purpose, and implications of the text.

Critical Thinking: Effective readers engage in critical thinking while reading. They
evaluate the author's arguments, analyze the evidence presented, and assess the validity
of the information.

Background Knowledge: Prior knowledge and experiences play a crucial role in

understanding written text. Readers draw upon their background knowledge to make
connections, infer meanings, and contextualize information encountered in the text.
 Advantages of reading skills

• Reading skills offer numerous

advantages across various
aspects of life, including
personal, academic, and
professional domains. Here are
some of the key advantages:
 Advantages of reading skills

Knowledege Academic success

Critical thinking
acquisition

Knowledge Acquisition: Reading skills Academic Success: Strong
enable individuals to access a vast reading skills are essential for
amount of information and knowledge academic achievement across all
available in written form. By reading subjects. Proficient readers can
books, articles, journals, and other
comprehend textbooks, research
materials, people can learn about
diverse subjects, cultures, and
papers, and other academic
perspectives, expanding their materials more effectively,
understanding of the world. leading to better grades and
academic performance
Critical Thinking: Reading
encourages critical thinking skills by
exposing individuals to different
ideas, arguments, and viewpoints.
Through reading, people learn to
analyze information, evaluate
evidence, and form their own
opinions, enhancing their ability to
think critically and make informed
decisions.
 Advantages of reading skills
Language
proficiency
Language Proficiency: Reading
improves language proficiency by
exposing individuals to a wide
range of vocabulary, grammar
structures, and writing styles.
Regular reading helps expand
vocabulary, improve grammar and
syntax, and enhance overall
language skills, both in native and
second languages.
Communication
skills
Communication Skills: Effective
reading skills contribute to better
communication skills, including
reading comprehension, writing
proficiency, and verbal expression.
Readers gain exposure to different
writing styles, which helps them
communicate more clearly,
persuasively, and confidently in
various contexts.
Creativity and
imagination:
Creativity and Imagination: Reading
stimulates creativity and imagination
by exposing individuals to new ideas,
concepts, and scenarios. Fiction, in
particular, encourages readers to
envision alternative worlds,
possibilities, and outcomes, fostering
creativity and imaginative thinking
 Find out why reading skills are so much
important to have in learning a language

Reading skills are crucial in Reading skills are not important

learning a language because they
expose learners to a wide range
of vocabulary, grammar
structures, and cultural nuances,
aiding in comprehension and
communication.
in learning a language since
speaking and listening are the
primary modes of
communication.
 Find out why reading skills are so much
important to have in learning a language

Reading skills are crucial in Reading skills are not important

learning a language because they
expose learners to a wide range
of vocabulary, grammar
structures, and cultural nuances,
aiding in comprehension and
communication.
in learning a language since
speaking and listening are the
primary modes of
communication.
Thank you
Name : Bhumi Taneja
Enrollment No - 2K23EDUN01011
Subject : Pedagogy of English