Who doesn't love š¤š¤ reading š? In this blog, we will have a look at the importance of reading šskills.
Why are Reading skills important?
> Reading š is an important šš¼ part of the English language š£ because it helps you develop
other skills such as vocabulary š¤, grammar, and writing āš¼.
> Reading š not only allows learners to explore š¶ many different topics of interest but also
to achieve this skill academically āØ.
What are the KEY benefits of reading?
1. Reading š improves your vocabulary š¤ and comprehension.
2. Empowers šŖš¼ you to connect š« and engage with others š©š¼āš¤āš§š½ who share the same interests as you.
3. Reduces ā¬ stress and prepares you for a good night's rest šš¼.
4. Assists in fighting šš¼ depression š symptoms.
5. Strengthens šŖš¼ your brain š§ .
Top 3 tips to improve your Reading skills:
1. Set Reading š goals šÆ
> Whatever goals šÆ you may have towards your reading š progress, write them down āš¼ in your notebook š or diary š and keep track of them by marking/ticking ā the goals you have achieved.
> Setting goals šÆ can help motivate you to practise your skills and allow you to be more mindful š¤of your improvements āØ.
2. Identifyškeywords
> Identifying š the 'keywords' in reading texts is very important šš¼. This will allow you to understand what exactly you are reading š.
> Finding the keywords will also help you read š more efficiently šÆ.
3. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, so practise, practise, practise:
> Always make time š for reading š, whether you read a storybook or your school textbooks reading strengthens šŖš¼ your brain š§ .
> Don't worry about making mistakes, the more you read š, the more you will improve āØ on this skill.
> Try to read š out loud š£ to a friend or family member š©š»āš¤āš§š½š©āš©āš§āš¦ and ask them about the areas you can improve, whether it's accuracy, speed or even pronunciation š£ of difficult vocabulary š¤, write āš¼ them down and practise these areas of development ā.
šš¼ GAME TIME!! š
Who says reading š should be a boring experience? We can have fun while reading š by playing games šš.
Try this fun š reading š game with your friends š©š»āš¤āš§š½ and be sure to make a great šš¼ improvement in your reading š skills:
š READING BINGO!!
Close your eyes š and circle 3 words from the chart. Write āš¼ a short sentence with each word. For example: "Read - I read books every day".
If you get three in a row, You're the winner!!! šššš
You can also use the downloadable version:
ā Remember practice makes perfect! Good-luck! ā
What other reading tips and tricks do you know? What works best for your kids? Let us know by commenting or sending videos or images to this blog: https://www.exploreplanetenglish.com/post/reading-skills-for-kids