Powerful reading comprehension techniques

Powerful reading comprehension techniques -fail to comprehend  because you are often
spend less time reading and more time having fun.running into words you do not know this will be a
21 reading comprehension techniquesroadblock to the speed you read and how well
Most often it is students that with to learn readingyou comprehend what you read. Build up your
comprehension techniques.  This is because theyvocabulary so that you won't have to pause for
want to spend less time studying and more timeunfamiliar works.
having fun.  If you can triple the rate at which11. Stop subvocalization: this is where you say the
read, assuming comprehension is the same ofwords you are reading in your head or mouth out
better, the less time you have to study.what you are reading with your lips.  Your voice
New students are often shocked by the incredibleand lips can not keep up with 1000 words per
amount of reading that has to be completed for aminute.
semester.  This can create overwhelming feelings12. Create questions related to your reading: Make
of failure and just feelings of beingyour reading more active and retain information
overwhelmed.  However if you know thesebetter by questioning your reading. That way
powerful reading comprehension techniques youwhen you hit the answer your brain will 'file it
will have way more free time than anyone elseaway' which will increase reading understanding
around you.  Use these 21 readingand comprehension.
comprehension techniques and secrets to keep13. Skim what your going to read: This relates to
up with all the reading you need to do for school.tip #9. Pick out the most important information
1. Stay Motivated: When reading, keep in mindbefore you actually read the text.
why it's important for you to read what's at hand.14. Avoid ANY interruptions: Similar to tip #8. Let
2. The earlier in the day you read the more youothers know that you're trying to read, and
comprehend: Many students are able to improveshould not be bothered. It is important as an
their reading speed and concentration by readingeffective reading comprehension technique that
important material early on in the day.you are focused like a laser beam with your
3. Read with your finger: Use your finger to getreading.  It is better to read for 10 minutes with
your eyes to follow along quickly. In essense yourcomplete focus than to read for 60 minutes being
finger becomes the pace setter for your reader.interrupted.
4. Do not reread even if you think you didn't15. Vary your speed: Adjust your speed based
comprehend what you read: Don't go back toon the difficulty and importance of what you're
reread-you'll only mess up the flow of reading.reading.
The idea here is to train the brain to keep up with16. Ignore punctuation: Don't stop or pay attention
the finger.reading speed and comprehension stoppers such
5. Read with a goal in mind: Pay attention andas periods, commas, and other punctuation.
avoid reading in a passive way.  Set a goal17. Highlight during step #9 (get a birds eye view):
before you read.  If the chapter you have toStay focused on only the most important
read is 50 pages say "I am going to read thesedetails-highlighting and underlining tends to be a
50 pages within the next 30 minutes"procrastination tool.
6. Practice makes perfect: Learn how to speed up18. Write down your thoughts: When you have
or slow down your reading depending on yourfinished reading write down the key points for
needs and your mood.notes.  You can refer to them later for increased
7. Read in small chunks: This is a powerful readingremembering and reading comprehension.
comprehension technique because but breaking19. Read in blocks or phrases: Do your reading in
down the reading in small chunks you never feelblocks of words rather than individual ones.
overwhelmed and "getting done with your20. Limit your time: By giving yourself less time,
reading" is only a short time awayyou'll train yourself to read faster as it is easer to
8. Eliminate distractions: Read in a place wherestay laser focused for 15 minutes than an hour.
you are alone and can concentrate 100%. Reduce21. Take frequent breaks: Take breaks from
distractions to a bare minimum to improve yourreading if you find your focus slipping.
reading understanding and comprehension.Following these reading comprehension techniques
9. Get a birds eye veiw of the content: Give yourtake very little additional effort but go a long way
brain an overview of the material by readingto helping you read much faster and remembering
headings and only the first sentence of eachmuch more. 
paragraph.  This will take a couple of extraThere is a great free speed reading video at the
minutes but will boost comprehension of what'Get Great Grades with the Least Amount of
your reading at least 200%!Effort web site.  It will have you reading
10. Work on your vocabulary: If you frequently600-1000 words per minute almost instantly.