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Higher Levels of Reading Comprehension

For good reading comprehension, readers must be first able to decode the words fluently and have an adequate background in the information and the format that is presented. Some teachers and tutors tell parents that their child has poor comprehension when, actually, decoding or fluency problems are an important consideration. A major cause of poor reading comprehension is failure to monitor one’s own understanding. Students must be trained to do this, but rarely are.

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Why Fluent Reading Is Important

Fluent reading is the ease and smoothness of reading words with appropriate pauses and inflection. It is  important because it frees the reader to concentrate on meaning.

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Learning High-Frequency Sight Words

Sight words are known on sight, usually within a split second. The reader does not have to think about how to decode these words. Sight words that beginning readers must learn are those which do not follow common phonics rules, yet appear often, especially in primary text.

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Reading Rate Too Slow? Too Fast?

Reading rate is a function of content and/or purpose.  Reading a magazine article for fun is far different than reading a chemistry textbook for an exam. There are several ways that reading rate can be improved.

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How to Improve Study Habits

f a student works to improve study habits, that child’s school years will be satisfying and effective. School becomes less stressful for the child, the parent, and the teacher.

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A Plan for Studying

The  SQ3R  Plan* for studying has been around for many years. It has stood the test of time, and it is still used in many tutoring centers because of its success.

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  • Success in Kindergarten
  • Grade One Reading Success
  • Grade Two Reading Success
  • Grade Three Reading Success
  • Reading Success in Grades 4 & Beyond
  • What to Say at Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • How to Improve Reading Motivation
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • What is Dyslexia? What Can Be Done?
  • Vision and Hearing Affect Reading
  • A Guide for Homework
  • Will My Child’s Spelling Ever Improve?
  • Higher Levels of Reading Comprehension
  • Why Fluent Reading Is Important
  • Learning High-Frequency Sight Words
  • Reading Rate Too Slow? Too Fast?
  • How to Improve Study Habits
  • A Plan for Studying
  • Guide the Writing Process
  • Best Methods for Improving Vocabulary
  • Why Kids Don’t Read…
  • Choosing Books to Read for Pleasure
  • The Best Way to Read a Story
  • Parent Monitoring
  • Favorite Books and Authors
  • Using TV for Comprehension
  • ESL Students
  • Best Gifts for Children
  • Praise Brings More Than Smiles
  • Helping the Struggling Reader

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