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READING SKILLS 

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Kirti

Kishan

Madhuri

Richi

Shaswat

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WHAT IS READING SKILL??

Reading skills are specific abilities which enable a

reader 

• To read the written form as meaningful language

• To read anything written with independence,

comprehension and fluency, and

• To mentally interact with the message. 

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WHY DO WE READ??

To learn the language

For content information

For cultural knowledge and awareness

For entertainment

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KINDS OF READING SKILLS 

Word attack skills

Comprehension skills

Fluency skills

Critical reading skills

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ISSUES 

There are three main skill area involved in reading:

Speed 

Comprehension 

Retention 

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READING STRATEGIES 

o PREVIEWING

o PREDICTING

o SKIMMING AND SCANNING

o GUESSING FROM CONTEXT

o PARAPHRASING

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SQ3RUseful technique to understand written

information

oSurvey

oQuestion

oRead

oRecite

oReview

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Types of reading

oExtensive reading

Ex:- novel reading, magazine, article

oIntensive reading

Ex:- business report laboratory report

oFocus reading

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DO”s of reading skills 

oRead every word

oFollow punctuations

oTake pauses wherever required

oRight pronunciations of words

oBe confident

oEnjoy reading

oChange your tone of voice to fit the dialogue.

oMaintain speed

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DONTS OF READING SKILLS 

Do not use your own accent.

Do not read too fast .

Do not get diverted while reading.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand any word. 

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IMPROVING READING SKILLS 

Find something to read

Sound out each word distinctively

Find out a place where you can concentrate

Begin your reading by looking at pictures ,at

titles,names,other larger printed items

Read as much as you are able

Reading a big word-break it up into chunks

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 Advantages of good reading skills

oImproves your self esteem

oBuilds your confidence

oCan easily relate to audience

oCan make you a good presenter 

oImproves your communication skills

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Can find relevance without knowing the meaning of the word

oCan be focused

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Remember: the art of Reading is an

acquired one. It must be taught andcultivated gradually — it doesn't

happen overnight.

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Each New Year always brings such hope and

promise of a year better than the last. It brings

not only hope of new things, but also allows usto reflect on the past year and thank God for 

the blessings he bestowed upon us, as well as

the grace and love he gave us to get through

the rough spots.

 ACTIVITY 

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