David Y. answered • 06/19/19
Retired Reading Interventionist at Avery Elementary
Constantly reading will improve reading comprehension in a variety of ways. First, think of it as exercise.
Like any exercise, constant practice results in constant improvement. Also, think of all the things we do in daily life that require no conscious effort to improve...driving is one of them. We don't constantly focus on the task of driving while driving, we simply drive. But back to reading. Reading something every day, and preferably many things every day, builds vocabulary. By strengthening our grasp of words, we strengthen our ability to comprehend, and to think, and to speak. I read at least an hour a day whatever book I'm presently reading at the time. But, I also read my emails, or directions and instructions regarding the doing of things. I also read packages in stores when I'm considering buying something. And, of course, I read the materials I teach my students, or their writings, or their assignments. Daily reading improves the ability to read, no matter what the subject matter. The more one reads, the better reader one becomes.
