how to improve reading skill

how to improve reading skill

Step 1

Read a variety of books. Choose books that are of interest to
the students.
Students should be encouraged to take weekly trips to the public library to
select and check out books that are of interest to them.

Step 2

Suggest good literature. Students can improve reading skills by reading the classics.
This literature can be found in book lists for secondary readers.
See the Resources at the end of this article for a link to a book list.

Step 3

Read the news. Students should be encouraged to practice
reading by reading news reports in a newspaper, news magazine
or on the Internet.

Step 4

Ask written questions. Write questions related to what the
students read and ask them to answer them in writing.
Ask both simple factual questions and complex questions
which require reflection and interpretation.

Step 5

Discuss answers in a literary circle. Verbally discuss their
written answers in small groups, similar to a book club
discussion. The discussion gives the students an opportunity
to verbally explain what they wrote.


Step 6

Review vocabulary words. Whenever students read, they should
list unfamiliar words. The students should then locate the
definitions of the words and use the words in a sentence.
It’s also helpful if the students explain the meaning of the word
as it relates to the context in the passage.

Step 7

Ask the students to keep a journal so that they can track and
reflect on what has been read. List the names of the books,
a long with summaries the students' reactions.