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what they are reading.
 * Six Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension**
 * 1. Have your child read aloud**. This forces your child to go slower, which gives them more time to process


 * 2. Provide the right kinds of books.** Your child should recognize at least 90% of the words without any help.

known as fluency. Rereading familiar, simple books gives your child practice at decoding words quickly, so they'll become more fluent.
 * 3. Reread to build fluency.** To gain meaning from text, your child needs to read quickly and smoothly- a skill

teacher is a wealth of knowledge and can give you resources. Home and school working together is a win/win situation.
 * 4. Talk to the teacher.** If your child is struggling with comprehension, they may need more help and their

books or magazines on the topic.
 * 5. Supplement class reading.** If your child's class is studying a particular theme, look for easy-to-read

the themes of the book. Ask questions before, during, and after reading. EXAMPLES: doesn't interest you?" happen next?" remind you of?"
 * 6. Talk about what your child is reading.** This verbal processing helps them remember and think through
 * Before**: "What are you interested in about this book? What
 * During:** "What's going on in the book? What do you think will
 * After:** "Can you summarize the book? What other books does it