Exam Prep: Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice
Here are six techniques to practice with your students as they prepare for the Reading Comprehension portion of exams.
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Reasons to Read Aloud
While we tend to read quietly on our own, reading aloud in a classroom can have multiple benefits, including practicing inflection, making the passage more engaging, checking for comprehension, and more.
Recommended Reading Board
Create a wall display of books (or better yet: series of books) that your students should consider reading. Make sure to have a variety of formats and genres so that there’s something for everyone!
Using Voice to Convey Meaning
We communicate not only by the words we say, but also by the way in which we say them. Tone and inflection can affect the meaning of a word or phrase. Here are some exercises on using your voice in different ways.
Comics Can Grow Reading Skills and Habits
For any student who can’t read very well or doesn’t like to read, I recommend comic books. This medium has advantages that picture books, chapter books, and novels don’t have. Comics can both provide motivation and aid in reading comprehension.
In Favor of the Oxford Comma
The comma which comes between the last two entries of a list is called the Oxford Comma. Many people omit it, but including this comma may improve communication
Improving Reading through Frequent Exposure
If your students are having difficulty reading, encourage them to pair written words with their pronunciation. Subtitles are a great way to do this.
Teaching the Alphabet: Letter Combinations
Certain letter combinations create unique sounds, and it’s important for learners to recognize this from the beginning. Perhaps we should teach 30 entries of the alphabet instead.