All About Reading

2. Why is reading important?
It develops the mind
Helps with creativity
It is needed to function in today’s society
It improves vocabulary
Teaches children about the world around them
It improves concentration

3. Types of reading
Intensive reading
Involves looking inside the text
Extensive reading
Helps one to achieve a general
understanding

4. Scanning
Is used when a specific piece of
information is needed
Skimming
Is used to get a general
meaning of the passage

5. Develop reading habits
Read on a regular basis
Ensure there is always reading material available
Set a reading time
Reward yourself once you have completed a book

6. What good readers Do
Before Reading
This is the preparation stage
Form an idea of the purpose of the book
Find out what you already know about the central
topic of the book
Establish goals to pace your reading

7. During reading
Ensure you are in a space where you can
concentrate
Use a dictionary to look up words you do not
understand
Become involved with the book
Imagine yourself in the book

8. After reading
Reflect on what you have read
Summarize the book in your own words

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