How can I build my literacy skills?

Question

How can I improve my comprehension?

Answer 1

Comprehension is confusing, yet the definition of comprehension refers to your ability to understand something, or your actual understanding of something. (merriam-webster.com)

We all learn and understand differently, so once you learn what works for you, it becomes easy. Here are a few strategies that may work:

1. ANNOTATE: it is ok to write all over the pages and highlight what is important.
2. STICKY NOTES: and ask a question or make a statement about a paragraph or passage after your first read. This helps you think about what you read.
3. WHAT IS IT TO YOU? make it personal. Make sticky notes like: This reminds me when... or I wonder why.... Go back to the notes after reading to make sure thepassage clicked in your head.
4. CHUNK IT ! Break the book, passage, or chapter up before your start reading. Tab the pages and stop at the tab or sticky note. NOW , retell (paraphrase) yourself or a study buddy what you read. If you cant do it, you need to reread.

5.RECORDINGS? VIDEOS? YOU TUBE or Google it! If your mind wanders like mine,

a first read/listen can really help. Listen to it all and get the jist.

6.GET HELP! There are many, many more strategies, find the ones that work for you. In a few lessons, you will be ready to fly solo and reading any text becomes less of a challenge and even fun.

Answer 2

Many of the children I have worked with that struggle with reading comprehension, seem to have a low vocabulary. One way to build your vocabulary is to read books you enjoy and decipher new words with context clues. Another way, might be to invest in a "Word of the Day" calendar or some word search puzzles. If you are competitive, play "Words with Friends" or "Scrabble". There is also a great (and cheap) book out there by Merriam Webster Vocabulary Builder. This book introduces root words to its readers and even includes small quizzes. All of these methods can help you improve your reading comprehension.

Answer 3

Read more books that you like. Reading books that are enjoyable will be fun, and also a way for you to build your literacy skills. I hope this information was helpful.

Answer 4

Tips to improve your literacy and ability to comprehend what you read include:

1. Practice
2. It is cliche, but practice does make perfect. If you want to improve your reading skills you need to read more. Read about things you care about, are interested in, or want to to learn more about.Which leads to the next to the next tip.
3. Get New Hobbies
4. When you learn new things, you will have to learn new concepts and ideas, building your vocabulary.
5. Take Notes
6. Break the text into chunks and mark any passages that raise questions, or remind you of something else.
7. Summarize
8. Writing your understanding of what you read right after you read it.