HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR READING COMPREHENSION
Analyze the time and place in which you are reading - If you've been reading
or studying for several hours, mental fatigue may be the source of the
problem. If you are reading in a place with distractions or interruptions,
you may not be able to understand what you're reading.
Rephrase each paragraph in your own words - You might need to approach
complicated material sentence by sentence, expressing each in your own
words.
Read aloud sentences or sections that are particularly difficult - Reading
out loud sometimes makes complicated material easier to understand.
Reread difficult or complicated sections - At times, in fact, several
readings are appropriate and necessary.
Slow down your reading rate - On occasion, simply reading more slowly and
carefully will provide you with the needed boost in comprehension.
Turn headings into questions - Refer to these questions frequently and jot
down or underline answers.
Write a brief outline of major points - This will help you see the overall
organization and progression of ideas.
Highlight key ideas - After you've read a section, go back and think about
and highlight what is important. Highlighting forces you to sort out what is
important, and this sorting process builds comprehension and recall.
Write notes in the margins - Explain or rephrase difficult or complicated
ideas or sections.
Determine whether you lack background knowledge - Comprehension is
difficult, at times, and it is impossible, if you lack essential information
that the writer assumes you have
