Understanding is the primary goal of reading. Strong reading comprehension is critical to student success in all subjects. As students move into higher grades, the texts they read become increasingly complex. Upper-grade texts are often dense, packed with important concepts and technical vocabulary. Students need to be aware when their comprehension breaks down and have strategies for learning new information from text.Parents can help students use comprehension strategies when reading at home.
Go here for two evidence- based strategies to try.
