Expert Guide to Reading Skills

person reading book clip art 16909 Reading skills must be developed in order to achieve accurate comprehension and independent reading - including appropriate use of fluency and expression. So which are the expected reading skills at every level, and what, specifically, can be done to develop them? Those questions and more are answered with this comprehensive guide from the expert writers at Bright Hub! Here, teachers, parents, students and individuals looking for the key to developing and improving reading skills will find the necessary information to be successful readers. Activities, lesson plans, articles and exercises covering a variety of ages and skill levels are offered. Learning begins right here - at Bright Hub!

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Lesson Plan: Teaching Cause and Effect With Wringer

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli is a popular book used in many upper elementary classrooms. It is the story of Palmer, who does not want to turn 10 years old. Then he has to become a wringer. This is a book...

Tips for Helping the Dyslexic Child Read and Succeed

Dyslexia is a reading disorder that many children have. With a little time, encouragement and dedication, children with dyslexia can improve their reading skills greatly and feel more confident when reading...

Esperanza Rising: Study Questions for the Novel

These basic Esperanza Rising study questions about the protagonist can stimulate conversations about the novel and allow students to demonstrate their comprehension. Read on for lessons you can use in...

Reading Comprehension Tests for First Grade

Many believe that reading is a fundamental skill that children must learn to do and love for them to become lifelong learners. Teach your kids to love and appreciate reading and to keep on improving their...

Choosing the Best Jobs for Dyslexic People

Dyslexia is a different cognitive ability than the norm, specifically in relation to reading skills. Wide variations in symptoms and severity make choosing a career best left to the individual, vocational...

Keeping Reading Skills Sharp: Summer Family Activities to Share

Summer is so much fun for kids, but no school could mean falling behind in reading skills. This doesn't have to be the case. Parents can help kids keep their reading skills sharp...

Lesson Plan: Teaching Cause and Effect With Wringer

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli is a popular book used in many upper elementary classrooms. It is the story of Palmer, who does not want to turn 10 years old. Then he has to become a wringer...