Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written words, connecting the information in the text with previous knowledge. It goes beyond being able to read a text – understanding the meaning of the written text is the goal of reading comprehension. What causes reading comprehension problems? Comprehension problems don’t have one specific cause … Read more
Everyone unique and we all have a unique understanding of the world. So what should the level of difficulty be in our books? If a book is too demanding for a student, they will be put off reading altogether. On the other end of the spectrum, they won’t be learning anything new if it’s too … Read more
Non-native English speakers can be proficient readers in their original tongue. However, those who are enrolled in an ELL (English Language Learners) classroom nevertheless struggle with reading in English. As the reader reads, there is a natural propensity for them to mentally translate the words into their own language. This technique makes reading more laborious. … Read more
Best practices have been a topic of discussion in the reading education community for a long time. Among these best practices are clear and specific vocabulary instruction, rereading, and using ebooks to encourage kids to read.. While we are aware of these practices, they aren’t easy to incorporate into lessons. That’s why we decided to … Read more
Numerous frustrated readers lack automaticity, which keeps them from developing into proficient, well-rounded readers. When doing something, we act without consciously thinking about it thanks to automaticity. Also, automaticity means that it allows you to read and spell words quickly. In this post, we are going to take a look at what this important skill actually … Read more
Do you have a child still struggling to read? Not to worry, because a significant number of children have difficulty reading. Although you can encourage them to develop their reading skills by yourself, you may still need a guide to help you. Luckily, you may use a variety of approaches to improve your child’s reading capability. … Read more
