My husband has a very hard time reading and is very slow at it. But he also can not seem to comprehend what he has read. He is very intelligent, he was just never really taught to read while in school. He has always learned by doing. Now for a new job, he must read, learn and take tests. Can anyone help us?
2006-07-10 14:23:58 · 11 answers · asked by Kristine D 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Two words...active reading. In active reading you engage with the written message. The reader who is beginning will read somewhat slower at first. I teach high school English and one of the biggest complaints is that they can't remember what they read. So, what you do is first skim the material so you know generally the topic. Then read it carefully and ask yourself questions, such as what did the author mean by that, or more simply what was this page generally about. Then attempt to summarize it. If you aren't sure, you will need to begin the reading process again. Try to question yourself once every few pages or when you realize you have been looking at the words but you don't have the meaning. The problem with comprehension of reading generally is getting your brain to engage with what your eyes are reading. It will take practice and it will be slow at first. Reading is a skill that gets better with time. I wish your husband good luck. :)
2006-07-10 14:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
People learn in different ways, I have found that reading outloud makes learning easier. I am an auditory learner- I learn by hearing. I frequently make recordings of what I have to learn so I can listen to them while I drive or do other things.
It sounds like he has a reading problem, I would suggest having his reading level tested, if he finds that he must improve his reading, he can go to a tutor or get books that will help him develop his reading skills. Vocabulary is also very important. Make sure he understands the words he is reading. Most book stores can point you in the right direction.
If he wants to really give it the old college try, he can sign up for a reading/english course at the community college. They have tutoring centers where people can help with reading development.
Good Luck
2006-07-10 14:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to give you specific things to do to help your husband when I do not know his literacy habits. As a teacher, one thing that has helped my students is to get a copy of a book and the same book on audio and for the person to follow along. This way, they are hearing what the words sound like and putting the sounds together with what the word looks like. At the same time, they can hear the story or text read with expression and it helps them to comprehend it better. If he needs to read something specific, I would suggest that you read the passage or passages into a tape recorder and then play them for him hile he is reading it.
2006-07-10 14:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't comprehend what I read unless I read outloud or move my lips when I read. Strange? Maybe...I also have trouble comprehending when I'm not in a location with complete silence.
I would think the best way to solve the problem is read read read. I personally don't like reading, but that seems like his best bet. Reading outloud may help him too.
2006-07-10 14:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Derek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reading comprehension is gonna take practice, especially since he's an adult. Have him paraphrase back to you what he has read, after each paragraph or so. Also, there may be some online reading comprehension practice tests available. he main thing for him (and you) is to remember that it IS possible, and to not give up! I wish you both the best of luck!
2006-07-10 14:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by jessvangogh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it seems to me that the more you read the better you get. as far as reading comprehention goes he really needs to learn to relax and concentrate. its easier when your reading something your interested in. If he is a hyper guy he may never be able to concentrate. Im pretty hyper and have the same problem, i have to read things over and over before it sinks in.
2006-07-10 14:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by Damian A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make thorough notes half way through. And If a sentence doesn't click right away read it again. Tell him good luck for me!
2006-07-10 14:26:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell him to go through each individual sentence and write down the way he understands it. make sure he has a thesaraus or dictionary next to him so he can look up words he doesnt understand. it is time consuming but it gets easier as time goes by.
2006-07-10 14:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
discuss the item he read in depth afterwards - with a little practice he will get quite good as it will help him focus
2006-07-10 14:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a new husband
or hooked on phonics
2006-07-10 14:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋