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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

It is relevant to develop in ourselves interest in reading as early as possible in order to be able to understand the books we want to read, making reading an important habit in our day.

Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

As English speakers it is tough for us to read the texts fluently or also to understand what we are reading. However, there are strategies to improve it, such as reading aloud, reading carefully, underlining key words, reading while listening to the audiobook, among others.

Key issues in L2 reading development

In reading L1 and L2, they manage to confuse the reader's understanding. However, it does not impede to stop reading when the context is not understood. As reading becomes a habit, comprehension will improve.

New ways in teaching reading

One of the ways to make a reading activity work is for teachers to make it interactive and fun to promote face-to-face interaction among classmates.

Students Metacognite awareness of reading strategies

The metacognitive is one of the ways to develop reading skills in L2 students, so it is relevant to practice it.

Teaching reading in a second language

To improve in this aspect, we must read a lot in our second language, because it is the main basis for acquiring previous knowledge, new vocabulary, and improving grammar, etc.

The proven principle teaching reading

Acquiring the habit of reading at an early age will make us develop critical thinking. However, we must choose the book applied according to age.

The impact of computer use

In my opinion, when technology is used wisely, you can take advantage of reading books in digital format, when many of us don't have to buy physical books.

Using books to foster resilience

Literature always offers us the alternative to learn new things and to be able to heal, because there are books of any genre and for all ages, that is a great reason to promote resilience in our lives.

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

It is relevant to develop in ourselves interest in reading as early as possible in order to be able to understand the books we want to read, making reading an important habit in our day.

Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

As English speakers it is tough for us to read the texts fluently or also to understand what we are reading. However, there are strategies to improve it, such as reading aloud, reading carefully, underlining key words, reading while listening to the audiobook, among others.

Key issues in L2 reading development

In reading L1 and L2, they manage to confuse the reader's understanding. However, it does not impede to stop reading when the context is not understood. As reading becomes a habit, comprehension will improve.

New ways in teaching reading

One of the ways to make a reading activity work is for teachers to make it interactive and fun to promote face-to-face interaction among classmates.

Students Metacognite awareness of reading strategies

The metacognitive is one of the ways to develop reading skills in L2 students, so it is relevant to practice it.

Teaching reading in a second language

To improve in this aspect, we must read a lot in our second language, because it is the main basis for acquiring previous knowledge, new vocabulary, and improving grammar, etc.

The proven principle teaching reading

The impact of computer use

Using books to foster resilience

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

It is relevant to develop in ourselves interest in reading as early as possible in order to be able to understand the books we want to read, making reading an important habit in our day.

Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

As English speakers it is tough for us to read the texts fluently or also to understand what we are reading. However, there are strategies to improve it, such as reading aloud, reading carefully, underlining key words, reading while listening to the audiobook, among others.

Key issues in L2 reading development

In reading L1 and L2, they manage to confuse the reader's understanding. However, it does not impede to stop reading when the context is not understood. As reading becomes a habit, comprehension will improve.

New ways in teaching reading

One of the ways to make a reading activity work is for teachers to make it interactive and fun to promote face-to-face interaction among classmates.

Students Metacognite

Teaching reading in a second language
Ten proven principles teaching reading
The impact of computer use on literacy in reading comprehension and vocabulary skills
Using books to foster resilience

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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Reading can be literally defined as complex due to the ability to take out or construct meaning from the text. However, this definition alone doesn't provide much information. The most generally accepted way for researchers to interpret the above definition is to identify the key component skills and abilities that enable reading comprehension to emerge. The state of the acquisition process when reading in a second language (L2) is definite. It is imprecise how linguistic and sociocultural characteristics of second language learners influence the reading process.

A comparative analysis of the similarities and differences between two or more languages ​​is used as a starting point to explain the problem of L2 learning. However, the debate on the role of distraction in L2 reading is far from conclusive (see Harris, 1992). In many cases, L2 learning problems can be described as intralingual as they relate to specific interpretations of the target language.

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Research in reading comprehension has a long and rich history. Much can be said about the nature of reading comprehension as a process and effective reading comprehension training. In the following work, a checklist that students make to practice their reading comprehension will be presented:

Read aloud:

Reading aloud combines the auditory learning of listening to the word with the tactile-motor learning of the act of reading the word, essentially building reading comprehension.

A Model of Comprehension Instruction:

Understanding teaching models are best supported Research is not just about teaching specific comprehension strategies and ways of reading, writing, and discussing texts it connects and integrates these different learning opportunities.

Build background knowledge:

Having background knowledge in different areas can help you make more connections with what you've read and make it easier for you to understand your reading choices.

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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A pervasive long-standing belief among teachers and parents is that "the more you read, the better you read". Since many students either didn't want to read at home or didn't have books at home, schools started offering independent reading time in the classroom. Over the years, more and more requirements have been incorporated into arts courses and English language courses. Teachers can no longer spend their time on everything, so important decisions need to be made about what to include in everyday teaching. Some decisions are made at the district level and some are made at the teacher level.

Depending on a student's age and developmental level, decisions about "how" to spend their time need to be carefully considered. And the following requirements are: reading stamina, vocabulary and background knowledge, reading habits, and the teaching side of independient reading. Stamina is considered to implement different strategies in the interest of students, for example: Promote “book tastings” or “speed dating” to create lists of books to read. Organize a display of new book arrivals and reader, encourage student development of “book ladders." among others.

Providing time at school for independent reading becomes an equity issue when some students have access to a wide volume of books at home and other students have none.  Independent reading is tricky. Setting aside time is just the first step for teachers.

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I was born on September 1, 1999, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I started my studies at the age of 5 in kindergarten, and subsequently, at 18, I finished my high school studies. In 2019, I began my undergraduate study as a student of foreign languages, especially English as a second language. I also studied French for a year at the Autonomous University of Honduras.

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In the following work, as a group, we will present detailed summaries on relevant topics based on reading agility, explaining what would be the levels of skills and weaknesses in terms of fluency, analysis, and literary comprehension for L1 and L2 students.

In addition, we will mention different effective strategies to promote reading and vocabulary skills in students of all ages. We will also analyze the contribution of teachers, parents, and other authorities in teaching students to develop reading qualities such as learning to read fluently, recognizing words and their meanings without problems, developing analytical comprehension skills, etc. However, it will be considered according to the needs of children and adults.

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

It is relevant to develop in ourselves interest in reading as early as possible in order to be able to understand the books we want to read, making reading an important habit in our day.

Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

As English speakers it is tough for us to read the texts fluently or also to understand what we are reading. However, there are strategies to improve it, such as reading aloud, reading carefully, underlining key words, reading while listening to the audiobook, among others.

Key issues in L2 reading development

In reading L1 and L2, they manage to confuse the reader's understanding. However, it does not impede to stop reading when the context is not understood. As reading becomes a habit, comprehension will improve.

New ways in teaching reading

One of the ways to make a reading activity work is for teachers to make it interactive and fun to promote face-to-face interaction among classmates.

Students Metacognite awareness of reading strategies

The metacognitive is one of the ways to develop reading skills in L2 students, so it is relevant to practice it.

Teaching reading in a second language

To improve in this aspect, we must read a lot in our second language, because it is the main basis for acquiring previous knowledge, new vocabulary, and improving grammar, etc.

The proven principle teaching reading

Acquiring the habit of reading at an early age will make us develop critical thinking. However, we must choose the book applied according to age.

The impact of computer use

In my opinion, when technology is used wisely, you can take advantage of reading books in digital format, when many of us don't have to buy physical books.

Using books to foster resilience

Literature always offers us the alternative to learn new things and to be able to heal, because there are books of any genre and for all ages, that is a great reason to promote resilience in our lives.

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I was born on September 1, 1999, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I started my studies at the age of 5 in kindergarten, and subsequently, at 18, I finished my high school studies. In 2019, I began my undergraduate study as a student of foreign languages, especially English as a second language. I also studied French for a year at the Autonomous University of Honduras.

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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Creating Passionate Readers Through Independent Reading

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A pervasive long-standing belief among teachers and parents is that "the more you read, the better you read". Since many students either didn't want to read at home or didn't have books at home, schools started offering independent reading time in the classroom. Over the years, more and more requirements have been incorporated into arts courses and English language courses. Teachers can no longer spend their time on everything, so important decisions need to be made about what to include in everyday teaching. Some decisions are made at the district level and some are made at the teacher level.

Depending on a student's age and developmental level, decisions about "how" to spend their time need to be carefully considered. And the following requirements are: reading stamina, vocabulary and background knowledge, reading habits, and the teaching side of independient reading. Stamina is considered to implement different strategies in the interest of students, for example: Promote “book tastings” or “speed dating” to create lists of books to read. Organize a display of new book arrivals and reader, encourage student development of “book ladders." among others.

Providing time at school for independent reading becomes an equity issue when some students have access to a wide volume of books at home and other students have none.  Independent reading is tricky. Setting aside time is just the first step for teachers.

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Research in reading comprehension has a long and rich history. Much can be said about the nature of reading comprehension as a process and effective reading comprehension training. In the following work, a checklist that students make to practice their reading comprehension will be presented:

Read aloud:

Reading aloud combines the auditory learning of listening to the word with the tactile-motor learning of the act of reading the word, essentially building reading comprehension.

A Model of Comprehension Instruction:

Understanding teaching models are best supported Research is not just about teaching specific comprehension strategies and ways of reading, writing, and discussing texts it connects and integrates these different learning opportunities.

Build background knowledge:

Having background knowledge in different areas can help you make more connections with what you've read and make it easier for you to understand your reading choices.

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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Effective practices for developing reading comprehension

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Reading can be literally defined as complex due to the ability to take out or construct meaning from the text. However, this definition alone doesn't provide much information. The most generally accepted way for researchers to interpret the above definition is to identify the key component skills and abilities that enable reading comprehension to emerge. The state of the acquisition process when reading in a second language (L2) is definite. It is imprecise how linguistic and sociocultural characteristics of second language learners influence the reading process.

A comparative analysis of the similarities and differences between two or more languages ​​is used as a starting point to explain the problem of L2 learning. However, the debate on the role of distraction in L2 reading is far from conclusive (see Harris, 1992). In many cases, L2 learning problems can be described as intralingual as they relate to specific interpretations of the target language.

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https://scholarwithin.com/10-best-practices-to-improve-reading-comprehension

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-94-017-2772-3_12

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, analyze, synthesize, and use what you have read. When you use best practices for improving reading comprehension, it is easier to understand what you have read.

Are you reading aloud? Research has shown that the simple act of reading aloud can improve your reading comprehension. Whenever you use more than one sense (hearing, seeing, or doing) when you are learning, you are more likely to remember what you have read and it's easier to get a more complete understanding of the topic.

So what are some other best practices you can use to boost your reading comprehension so that you can understand, analyze, and use what you have read? Continue reading this post 😊.

Reading Comprehension Best Practices

Specific best practices are used to assist readers with comprehension. Readers need to spend time reading, whether it's reading a story, essay, article, or poem. Just spend time reading! To help students better understand what they have read, have them:

1. Read aloud

Reading aloud integrates auditory learning of listening to the words and tactile-kinesthetic learning of the act of saying the words aloud which intrinsically builds reading comprehension. It is easier to remember what you have read when you have not only visually read the words but to hear them again out loud. If the reader is not as skilled, it can also help by having a more advanced reader read the passage while others follow along. An advanced reader can correctly read the passage aloud with proper intonation, expression, and attention to punctuation to help infer meaning from the text.

2. Find the main idea

Making a conscious effort to identify the main idea of a passage can help improve your reading comprehension. What or who is this passage about? Why does it matter? Being able to quickly identify the subject of a passage can help the reader get a clear picture and understanding of what the point in what they are reading.

3. Find supporting details

Identifying a couple of supporting details or information about the main idea helps you get a more complete back story of who or what the passage is about. Again this is the act of consciously thinking about a few points that you can remember about what you have just read. Think of this as the 'elevator pitch' if you had to share what it is that you are reading to someone else.

5. Recognize story structure and key points

Can you quickly identify the structure of the reading selection For example, does it have a beginning, middle, and end or is it all about one topic? If it is a story, what is the theme, the mood, who are the main characters, what are they doing? What is the setting, is there a conflict, who is the protagonist, and who is the antagonist? Breaking down the elements of a reading passage can help you get a more complete picture of what it is you have read and organize the various parts in an easy to understand way.

Before you read, try to do a quick preread of the selection. Is it a book? Read the back cover and the intro. Thumb through the pages of the book scanning titles and read a few sentences throughout. Doing a quick preread can help you familiarize and get an idea of what it is that you are going to read before you read it.

4. Use graphic organizers

We love using graphic organizers to improve reading comprehension! We start with note-taking graphic organizers to help you put down the main idea and details of a passage. When you identified the reading selections structure or key points, was the passage informational or a story? Choose the appropriate organizer to write down what happened at the beginning, middle, and end or use the informational organizer to write down details about what you have read. The act of writing (tactile-kinesthetic learning) helps you better remember what you have read.

How can you supercharge your note-taking? Try to take notes you have read a selection. Doing this will help you stretch your memory skills. After filling out some rough notes, it is okay to look back at the selection to help fill in your notes. Use colored pencils to color-coordinate your notes. Draw pictures from the passage. Look for the connections between the main idea and details. After you have taken notes on what you have read, you can take it even further by using a compare-contrast organizer to compare topics or a 5-W organizer (who, what, where, when, why, and how). Scholar Within's reading programs are loaded with graphic organizers to help you take notes and organize your thoughts more clearly.

6. Answer questions

Answering questions about what you have read can help you build your active recall skills. Research has shown that actively answering a prompt is more effective in learning subject matter than just passively reading or listening. Try to find passages that have questions already made along with critical thinking questions that make the reader think a little bit harder about the text. Set up a regular practice of answering the questions a day or two days after you have read the passage. Doing this will help you build those long term memory skills.

7. Generate questions

Generating questions is a great way to stretch yourself as a reader. What can you ask that you could answer from reading the selection? Are you reading in groups? Try to have each person generate different questions and have the others answer them. This is a great way to get a more complete understanding of what you have read when each person comes up with different questions.

8. Summarize what you have read

Put the reading selection into your own words and summarize what you have read. When you use your own words to describe what you have read, it makes it more relatable and more memorable to you. Draw from your own factual knowledge and draw analogies to the passage. Have you read anything similar before? Have you experienced anything similar? Making these connections helps you retain what you have read.

9. Practice using new vocabulary

Identifying and using the vocabulary you have read can help you further your understanding of the reading. Were there any words that you did not understand? Try to infer the meaning of the word from the context it was in. Look up the word in our favorite dictionary to get an easy definition that everyone can understand. Make flashcards with the vocabulary and try to use a few words each day.

10. Build background knowledge

Having background knowledge in various areas can help you make more connections to what you have read and more easily understand the reading selection. This can be from listening to podcasts, going to museums, learning from experts directly, or even from what you have read in other books. When you have a bigger factual knowledge base, it is easier to draw analogies and conclusions to what you have read.

When these reading comprehension best practices are used, comprehension improves and learning becomes easy. What are some of your favorite ways to improve reading comprehension? Let us know in the comments.

What Research Says About Reading Comprehension

Fielding and Pearson in Educational Leadership (1994) state: "Once thought of as the natural result of decoding plus oral language, comprehension is now viewed as a much more complex process involving knowledge, experience, thinking, and teaching. It depends heavily on knowledge-both about the world at large and the worlds of language and print. Comprehension inherently involves inferential and evaluative thinking, not just literal reproduction of the author's words."

Keeping this in mind, it is refreshing to see that Fielding and Pearson mention knowledge and experience as important pieces of comprehension. Each reader brings with them a memory bank of past knowledge and experiences to whatever they are reading. This memory bank is then 'tapped into' during the reading process. Associations are made with prior knowledge. This, then, helps the reader to comprehend and use the information they have just read.

How does comprehension fit into the other principles of reading?

Comprehension is important for every student. It is the fifth principle of reading. Comprehension brings together the principles of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. This makes it so that you can read and understand quickly. This also aids both in your use of and understanding of words, sentences, and paragraphs quickly. When you are able to read quickly, comprehend, categorize, and use what you have read, true learning happens.

The Five Principles of Reading

For more direct instruction on improving reading skills that include the five principles of reading, enroll in our Reading Program. Here, we teach the five principles of reading in a step-by-step way through video lessons and worksheets.

Who is Scholar Within?

Scholar Within was founded by learning expert Bonnie Terry, M. Ed., BCET. Bonnie began designing and developing her own custom educational tools when she started her private learning center in the 1990s. Teachers kept asking what she was using with the kids who saw her because of the dramatic improvements that the kids made in school. From there, Bonnie decided to make her materials available to teachers and families worldwide.

Now, Bonnie Terry has turned her materials into a full-service online program that you can follow step-by-step at home, on your schedule. School alone is not enough anymore. Bonnie's programs boost your kid's overall learning skills by focusing on improving the auditory, visual, and tactile processing areas of your brain to make it work more efficiently.

Learn more about Scholar Within.

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, analyze, synthesize, and use what you have read. When you use best practices for improving reading comprehension, it is easier to understand what you have read. Are you reading aloud? Research has shown that the simple act of reading aloud can improve your reading comprehension.

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In the following work, as a group, we will present detailed summaries on relevant topics based on reading agility, explaining what would be the levels of skills and weaknesses in terms of fluency, analysis, and literary comprehension for L1 and L2 students.

In addition, we will mention different effective strategies to promote reading and vocabulary skills in students of all ages. We will also analyze the contribution of teachers, parents, and other authorities in teaching students to develop reading qualities such as learning to read fluently, recognizing words and their meanings without problems, developing analytical comprehension skills, etc. However, it will be considered according to the needs or  developmental level of children and adults.