How to Help Your Kids Read It and Get It: A Comprehensive Guide to Fostering Reading Comprehension

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written text. It is a complex skill that requires a range of cognitive processes, including decoding, vocabulary, background knowledge, and critical thinking. When children struggle with reading comprehension, they may have difficulty understanding what they read, answering questions about the text, or making inferences.

7 Keys to Comprehension: How to Help Your Kids Read It and Get It!

by Susan Zimmermann

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There are a number of things parents can do to help their children improve their reading comprehension. These include:

• Reading to your child:

Reading aloud to your child is one of the best ways to help them develop reading comprehension skills. When you read to your child, they can hear how words are pronounced correctly, learn new vocabulary words, and see how different parts of a story fit together.

• Talking about the text:

After reading a book or article with your child, talk about the text together. Ask your child questions about the characters, the setting, the plot, and the theme. This will help your child to understand the text more deeply and to make connections between different parts of the story.

• Encouraging your child to read independently:

The best way to improve reading comprehension is to practice reading. Encourage your child to read regularly, both for pleasure and for school. You can help your child find books that they are interested in and that are at an appropriate reading level.

• Using reading comprehension strategies:

There are a number of reading comprehension strategies that can help children to improve their understanding of text. These strategies include:

• Predicting: Before reading a text, ask your child to predict what the text will be about.
• Inferencing: While reading a text, ask your child to make inferences about the characters, the setting, or the plot.
• Summarizing: After reading a text, ask your child to summarize the text in their own words.
• Visualizing: While reading a text, encourage your child to visualize the characters, the setting, and the events in the story.
• Monitoring: As your child reads, ask them to monitor their understanding of the text. If they come to a part that they don't understand, have them reread the text or ask you to help them out.
• Working with your child's teacher:

If you are concerned about your child's reading comprehension, talk to your child's teacher. The teacher may be able to provide additional support and guidance.

Here are some additional tips for helping your child with reading comprehension:

• Make reading fun: Reading should be an enjoyable experience for children. Choose books that they are interested in and that are at an appropriate reading level.
• Make reading a regular part of your child's routine:

Set aside a specific time each day for your child to read.

• Create a print-rich environment: Surround your child with books and magazines. Encourage them to read for pleasure and for information.
• Talk to your child about reading: Ask your child questions about what they are reading and share your own thoughts about books.
• Be patient: Developing reading comprehension skills takes time and practice. Be patient with your child and encourage them along the way.

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Reading comprehension is a complex skill that is essential for success in school and in life. By following these tips, you can help your child develop the reading comprehension skills they need to succeed.

7 Keys to Comprehension: How to Help Your Kids Read It and Get It!

by Susan Zimmermann

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	638 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	175 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE