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IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

 Improving reading comprehension is a gradual process and can be enhanced with the following strategies:

  1. Pre-Reading Activities: Discuss the title, cover, and blurb of the book. Make predictions about the story. This sets a purpose for reading.

  2. Active Reading: Encourage your child to take notes, highlight important information, and underline new vocabulary words while reading.

  3. Ask Questions: Ask questions before, during, and after reading. Questions can range from factual (What happened in the story?) to inferential (Why do you think the character did that?) to analytical (How would you have handled the situation?).

  4. Discuss the Text: Talk about the story or information. This can help your child clarify their understanding and remember what they’ve read.

  5. Teach Vocabulary: A strong vocabulary is essential for comprehension. Teach new words and encourage your child to use them in sentences.

  6. Visualize the Story: Encourage your child to create mental images of what they’re reading. This can make the text more memorable and easier to understand.

  7. Make Connections: Help your child connect the text to their own experiences, other books they’ve read, or real-world events.

  8. Summarize the Text: After reading, have your child summarize the text in their own words. This helps to consolidate understanding.

  9. Read Different Types of Texts: Expose your child to a variety of texts, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and news articles. This can help them become flexible readers.

  10. Use Reading Comprehension Apps and Websites: There are many educational platforms that offer resources to improve reading comprehension.

Remember, patience and consistency are key. Celebrate progress, no matter how small, to motivate your child and build their confidence. Happy reading! ๐Ÿ“š

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