Reading Strategies and Comprehension

English Language JSS1 First Term
Theme: READING

WEEK 1

Reading Strategies and Comprehension

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to:

    1. Preview passages and;

    2. Read carefully a given passage.

Content

What is Reading?

Reading is defined as a cognitive process that involves decoding symbols to arrive at meaning. Reading is an active process of constructing meanings of words. Reading with a purpose helps the reader to direct information towards a goal and focuses their attention. Although the reasons for reading may vary, the primary purpose of reading is to understand the text. Reading is a thinking process. It allows the reader to use what he or she may already know, also called prior knowledge.

The Reading…