Mastering Reading Comprehension

Mastering Reading Comprehension

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the strategies and techniques for improving reading comprehension.

What do you already know about reading comprehension?

What is Reading Comprehension?

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written text accurately and effectively.

Factors Affecting Reading Comprehension

Factors like vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, and reading strategies play a significant role in reading comprehension.

Pre-Reading Strategies

Pre-reading strategies involve previewing the text, activating prior knowledge, and setting a purpose for reading.

During-Reading Strategies

During-reading strategies include making annotations, asking questions, and summarizing key points while reading.

Post-Reading Strategies

Post-reading strategies involve reflecting on the text, discussing it with others, and making connections to real-life situations.

Vocabulary Expansion

Expanding your vocabulary improves reading comprehension. Use context clues and practice new words regularly.

Practice and Assessment

Regular practice with reading passages and comprehension questions helps to strengthen your reading comprehension skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.