7 Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension

Preview the Material

Scan text, headings, images for an overview. Highlighted words give clues.​

Understand Your Purpose

Know why you're reading: info, fun, or analysis. Purpose guides your approach.​

Focus on Key Ideas

Spot main ideas and details. Identify central themes.​

Improve Vocabulary

Rich words boost understanding. Infer meanings from context.​

Summarize

After reading, summarize in your words. Reinforces understanding.​

Practice Active Reading

Take notes, underline, ask questions. Engage with the material.​

Practice Regularly

Like any skill, practice improves. Read various genres and topics.​

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