Enhancing Reading Comprehension Techniques for Kids

What is the main goal of reading comprehension?

• To read as many books as possible

• To understand and interpret what you read

• To memorize the text

• To read faster than others

Why is it important to choose books that interest you?

• It makes you look smarter

• It helps you read faster

• It allows you to show off to your friends

• It makes reading more enjoyable and engaging

What should you do if you are in a noisy environment while reading?

• Read out loud to drown out the noise

• Move to a quieter location

• Play louder music

• Ignore the noise and keep reading

What is the author's purpose when writing to entertain?

• To persuade the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To inform the reader

• To provide enjoyment

What is a 'picture walk'?

• Reading only the captions of pictures

• Walking while reading a book

• Previewing the pictures in a text before reading

• Drawing pictures related to the text

What is a text-to-self connection?

• Connecting the text to another text

• Connecting the text to a movie

• Connecting the text to your own experiences

• Connecting the text to world events

Why should you not be embarrassed to ask for help while reading?

• It shows you are not smart

• Everyone needs help sometimes

• It will make you look weak

• It is a waste of time

What are context clues?

• Hints given by the author to define difficult words

• Pictures in the text

• The title of the book

• The author's biography

What does the word 'enlightenment' mean based on its word parts?

• To bring light to

• To bring darkness

• To make heavy

• To confuse

Why is it important to use text features?

• They make the text look pretty

• They help improve comprehension

• They are optional and not very useful

• They are only for decoration