Reading Course - Introduction to Reading Comprehension PDF

‫قالو سبحانك ال علم لنا اال‬ ‫ما علمتنا‬ Reading Course Introduction Course Objectives:  The reading course measures and improves your ability to understand written academic English.  It helps you build the skills necessary to successfully answer reading compre...

‫قالو سبحانك ال علم لنا اال‬ ‫ما علمتنا‬ Reading Course Introduction Course Objectives:  The reading course measures and improves your ability to understand written academic English.  It helps you build the skills necessary to successfully answer reading comprehension questions and complete the tasks on the reading test.  It also thoroughly familiarizes students with test format and strategies that help them improve their scores. Note:  In each lesson, students will be asked to read passages and answer comprehension questions about each passage.  All the information needed to answer the questions can be found within the passage. It is not necessary for you to have any prior knowledge about the topic in order to answer the questions. Diagnostic Test Strategies to Use for Building Reading Fluency Strategiesto Use for Reading Comprehension Tests  Understanding Meaning From Context Understanding the Connection of Ideas Understanding Details and Recognizing Paraphrases Exercises and Practice Tests General Reading Strategies General Reading Strategies 1. Number the paragraphs, so you can cite the evidence 2- Underline or highlight key information (word for word definitions, details, facts,… Consult the dictionary 3- Box and define words you don’t know Circle key terms (especially words/phrases that are repeated)  ?! *** Use symbols to show your thinking Create a key to remind yourself of their meaning  e.g. Write connections to other this is just ideas/info you’ve learned in the margins like one thing I learned  What do you Need for Reading Comprehension To become successful at reading comprehension you need to practice. You need to learn vocabulary and remember it so that when you see the word in a passage you know what it means. There are two ways to do this. The first is to start reading and then look up each word that you do not know in a dictionary. When doing this you should write the words down in a list with a definition so that you can revise them and make sure you remember them. The other way is to learn vocabulary from vocabulary lists or flashcards. Then when you see the word in a reading comprehension you will know it already. Both methods are good and will help you become better at understanding English during reading exercises or activities.  You are Welcome in Office Hour Sunday /11 Am : 1 Pm Monday/ 12Pm-1 Pm