Most government statistics tell us that about half of our prison population is functionally illiterate. And, there is a huge comorbidity rate between dyslexia and suicide.
How to Improve Reading Comprehension
Each child is different and will respond to different strategies. The devil is in the details: taking the time to get to know the child and what works for them.
The student will be able to comprehend literary texts suitable for their grade level (e.g., stories, legends, and poems) by achieving clear and quantifiable targets.
Here are other areas of reading, though most of this post focuses on comprehension.
- Decoding
- Fluency
- Finding Key Ideas and Details
- Inferences
- Vocabulary
After receiving the results, it's recommended to search for the protocols online to ensure that the test evaluated both reading skills and comprehension.