i am good at English but every time we have a reading comprehension, i either fail it or get a bad mark. WHY. all i have to do is read it and answer question of what i just read. But i still get a bad mark. How can i prepare myself for the next one. i wan tot be good at it. By the way i am in grade 11
Absolutely, I was in the top 3% for English, but only in the top 38% in reading for the SAT. I have a hypothesis. I'm really good with words: I love to read, I have highly developed grammar, I excel with vocabulary, and I learn extremely fast. The only problem is that I suck at reading questions. This may be because my mind often understands many different possible solutions for a question, but fails to decide which is better. This means that I can see all four answers as a possibility, but, in my mind, they are all of the same importance because they all carry the same potential value. This makes answering a lot of those kind of questions difficult.
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See if lessons 10-13 will give you any ideas about improving your reading habits.
this was just a suggestion try to study more on the topics and if studying in boring to you try to make it fun like play a song that will not distract you but will help you get in the zone and help you study. this is just a suggestion I'm not sure if it will work. (I'm 8th grade)
It's great that you're aware of your struggle with reading comprehension and you are looking for ways to improve. Understanding why you are not performing well can help you identify the areas you need to focus on. Here are a few suggestions to help you improve your reading comprehension skills:
1. Active reading: Don't just passively read the text; actively engage with it. Highlight or underline key points, take notes, and ask yourself questions while reading. This will help you stay focused and retain more information.
2. Vocabulary building: Many reading comprehension questions require a strong vocabulary. Work on expanding your vocabulary by reading books, articles, or even using vocabulary-building apps or websites.
3. Practice regularly: Regular practice is essential to improve any skill. Find reading comprehension exercises online or from textbooks and practice them regularly. You can also ask your teacher for extra reading materials or exercises to work on.
4. Analyze the questions: Consider the type of questions you typically struggle with. Are they asking you to identify main ideas, make inferences, or analyze tone? Understanding the question types can help you strategize and approach them more effectively.
5. Time management: Keep track of the time you spend on each question during practice sessions. This will help you manage your time more effectively during the exam. If you find that you are spending too much time on a particular question, skip it and come back to it later.
6. Seek help: Don't hesitate to reach out to your teacher or classmates for assistance. Your teacher may be able to provide additional resources or offer guidance on how to improve your reading comprehension skills.
Remember, improving your reading comprehension takes time and consistent effort. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. Good luck!