Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension is a skill that many of us take for granted.

After all, the ability to process words and understand their meaning is a cornerstone of our education system. But what about engaging kids in reading? It’s not always easy to get them excited about fiction or nonfiction, but there are strategies you can use to make it more exciting and rewarding. By tapping into the power of deep meaning and engaging activities, you can help kids gain greater reading comprehension and become passionate readers.

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Consequently, great books are sitting on our shelves, growing dusty. Without fiction, we are losing the support or conditions that will prompt students to continue reading and thinking in the best ways. Most importantly, children are missing out on opportunities to fall in love with characters and stories in their favorite books.

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