Reading Comprehension Skills

Introduction

Reading is a necessity in today’s world. Everyone needs to be able to read signs, bills, and letters. Depending on your choice of employment, you may need to attend school to learn new job-related skills. Even when you start a new job, the learning process doesn’t stop. You may need to read directions, blue prints, policy manuals, letters, or reports. Many people choose to read outside of work.

There is no shortage of literature to read. You could choose from poems, short stories, or novels. Perhaps you have a hobby that interests you. Reading a magazine or article about the hobby can help you enjoy the hobby more. It doesn’t matter whether you read for enjoyment or out of necessity. The more you read and the more types of literature you read, the easier you will find reading.

Reading is a skill. Actually, it involves many skills. All of these skills can be learned and improved. It takes time, practice, and the right attitude. The right attitude means wanting to read, reading regularly, and learning to use the strategies and tools that make reading easier.

Experienced readers know why they are reading, how they need to read, and how to use a dictionary. They understand that reading is a process similar to writing. They know that reading skills can be grouped into three categories (pre-reading, reading, and post-reading). Experienced readers also realize that words are a writer’s and reader’s tools. The more tools and vocabulary you can use, the easier it will be to do the job of reading.