Reading Skills
Summary & Review Quiz
To improve your reading skills:
- practice reading little and often.
BREAK - forget about speed - it's skill and comprehension that matters.
BREAK - engage with texts (use metacognition).
BREAK - allow a challenging text to improve your vocabulary, grammar and knowledge.
BREAK - keep a dictionary to hand and use it!
BREAK - make sure what you read is relevant.
BREAK - practice skimming and scanning to increase your reading speed.
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If you really struggle with reading:
- use Read and Write Gold to have online texts, pdfs and computer-based work read aloud.
BREAK - use audiobooks where they are available.
BREAK - use coloured rulers or screen shades if they work for you.
BREAK - get your eyes tested - make sure you wear glasses or lenses if you need them!
BREAK - ask for a reading test to see if you have a learning difference (it may not be possible to complete this in college, but the Learning Support department can advise you on availability or who to contact).
BREAK - set time or amount limits on your reading to avoid burn out or frustration.
BREAK - don't give up!
Review Quiz
Complete the following review quiz to fihisn this course.
Reading Skills - Review Quiz |
You have now successfully completed this course! Don't forget that you can re-use any of the resources from this course whenever you need to.