Archive for the 'Reading Comprehension' Category

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Should I retain my 2nd grader because he is barely passing math and reading because of comprehension?

ldperry3 asked: His teachers do not think he is ready for the 3rd grade, especially because if he does not pass the TAKS test in the 3rd grade, he will have to be retained then and it would be harder on him. Because he DID actually pass, it would have to be a voluntary retainment [...]

Friday, September 11th, 2009

What’s the name of the reading comprehension set with blue/ green cards and stories on tape?

LM718 asked: Ok… Growing up my sister and I learned listening/ reading comprehension with this box set. (Like hooked on phonics but not) It had blue and green folded cards with passages on them and tapes that went along with the cards. The people on the tape would read the stories as you [...]

Friday, September 11th, 2009

How do you find keywords in reading comprehension?

vladimir a asked: what are the ways to find keywords in the texts, which students usually read for reading comprehension?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Does McCain’s Reading Problem Extend to his Comprehension?

sweet_emotion asked: If yes, isn’t this a major problem for someone in a leadership position? In the executive position there are lots of ‘reading/comprehension’ opportunities.
He recently increased his teleprompters from 2 -3 – I don’t think that’s the answer.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

How do you do well on reading comprehension tests?

bettytuzzi asked: I always pick the wrong answers when i take reading comprehension tests. how do i do better at them?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

what is a good score on CPT reading comprehension and sentance skills?

Conman asked: what is a good score or average? i got a 95 on reading comprehension and a 106 on sentence stuff, is that good?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

How can I help my child improve his reading comprehension?

christy m asked: My son ,who is 10 ,has always struggled somewhat in this area, but this year it seems exceptionally hard for him. What can I do as a parent to help improve his reading comprehension skills?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

What are some good websites for free 6th grade reading comprehension worksheets?

Drea asked: I need some websites that allow free printable reading comprehension worksheets focusing on inferences, higher-order cognition, understanding meaning using context, and figurative language. Are there any good ones you can recommend? I have a 6th grader in my class who is having trouble with these areas and needs extra practice. Thanks a [...]

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Reading Comprehension?

Babar R asked: To increase my reading comprehension level, is it better to read a book that’s exciting or a book that’s boring?

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Tips on reading Comprehension for the SAT?

xgoldflamerx asked: Reading comprehsion…I am having trouble with reading comprehension and I was wondering if there would be any good books, tips, or ideas as to how I can improve my score for the Verbal on SAT. I would greatly appreciate everyone’s help and input on it since I seem to be struggling with it [...]