Well, I was always struggling with guidance reading skills. I mean, it seemed so hard to get the hang of it. But I was determined to improve, so I started this journey.
First off, I decided to talk to some teachers. I went to my kid’s school and asked a couple of teachers there. They were super helpful. One teacher told me to start with simple texts. So, I went to the library and grabbed a bunch of easy – peasy books. I started reading them out loud, trying to understand the flow of the story.
Then, I made a habit of summarizing what I read. After finishing a page or a short chapter, I’d stop and tell myself what just happened. It was like retelling a story to a friend. This really helped me focus on the key points.
I also joined a reading group. In this group, we’d discuss the books we were reading. Everyone had different views, and it was eye – opening. We’d talk about the characters, the plot twists, and what we liked or didn’t like. This interaction made me think deeper about the texts.
Another thing I did was to use a highlighter. When I was reading, if I came across a word I didn’t know or a sentence that seemed important, I’d highlight it. Later, I’d look up the words in a dictionary and try to understand why that sentence was significant.
As time went on, I noticed a big difference. I was able to understand more complex texts. I could follow the author’s train of thought better. And I was enjoying reading a whole lot more.
One day, I decided to test my skills. I picked up a book that I would’ve been scared to read before. And guess what? I managed to read it without getting lost. It was a great feeling.
So, in the end, improving my guidance reading skills was a process. It took time, effort, and a lot of practice. But it was totally worth it. Now, I can read all kinds of stuff with ease, and I’m always looking for the next great book to dig into.
