READING COMPREHENSION

Reading comprehension is a complex process in which the reader uses his ability to find information, it means that the reader must be able to comprehend the meaning of printed words. In reading comprehension are divided into three categories.  The categories include vocabulary instruction, text comprehension instruction, and teacher preparation and comprehension strategies instruction.

Tips to improve reading comprehension in your early reader:

1.      Provide the right kinds of books. Make sure your child gets lots of practice reading books that aren't too hard. She should recognize at least 90 percent of the words without any help. Stopping any more often than that to figure out a word makes it tough for her to focus on the overall meaning of the story.

2.      Reread to build fluency. To gain meaning from text and encourage reading comprehension, your child needs to read quickly and smoothly - a skill known as fluency. By the beginning of 3rd grade, for example, your child should be able to read 90 words a minute. Rereading familiar, simple books gives your child practice at decoding words quickly, so she'll become more fluent in her reading comprehension.

3.      Supplement class reading. If your child's class is studying a particular theme, look for easy-to-read books or magazines on the topic. Some prior knowledge will help her make her way through tougher classroom texts and promote reading comprehension.

4.      Talk to the teacher. If your child is struggling mightily with reading comprehension, he may need more help with his reading — for example, building his vocabulary or practicing phonics skills.

5.      Have him read aloud. This forces him to go slower, which gives him more time to process what he reads, which improves reading comprehension. Plus, he's not only seeing the words, he's hearing them, too. You can also take turns reading aloud.

Example:

1.      My name is Molly. I am a secretary at MGP. I have a very busy day. I am responsible for many things. Every day I start my work at 8 o’clock. I have to prepare different documents, answer the letters and work with customersI order main course and a dessert. I prefer going with my work mate. Her name is Jessica. She is the head of the financial department. She is good at making calculations. We used to go to  school together. Jessica is three years younger than me. She used to go to the same form with my younger sister. We were not good friends then. But since she started to work for MGP we have been very close friends. We often meet after work too. We help and support each other if it is necessary. Jessica is a very good friend.

Exercise:

1. What’s the name  in the text?

a.Anna                         c.Molly

b. Fika                         d. Andrew

2.  What her job?

a. Manager                  c. Police

b. Secretary                 d. Midwife

3.  Where does she works?

a. at town council                    c. At police office

b. at newland council              d. At home

4.    When does She starts work?

a. at 6 o’clock                          c. at 5 o’clock

b. at 7 o’clock                         d. at 8 o’clock

5. Who’s name Molly wor mate?

a. Jessica                                  c. Andrew

b. Linda                                   d. Jefry

Answer :

1.c

2.b

3.a

4.d

5.a

2.      Student Volunteers Needed! On Saturday, December 12th, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., Carverton Middle School will be holding a music festival in the school gymnasium. The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers. Task Time Date Make posters 1 P.M.–4 P.M. December 5th Set up gym 11 A.M.–4 P.M. December 11th Help performers 9 A.M.–4 P.M. December 12th Welcome guests 10 A.M.–2 P.M. December 12th Clean up gym  4 P.M.–7 P.M. December 12th Interested students should speak with Ms. Braxton, the music teacher. Students who would like to help at the festival must have written permission from a parent or guardian.

1.      What time will the festival begin?

1. 10 A.M.
2. 11 A.M.
3. 1 P.M.
4. 2 P.M

2.      . The special event will feature of...

A. professional musicians and singers

B. dancer

C. instruction of gym

D. singer

3. In line 2, the word feature is closest in meaning to _______.

1. look
2. keep
3. include
4. entertain

4. What job will be done the day before the festival begins?

1. Making posters
2. Setting up the gym
3. Cleaning up the gym
4. Helping the performers

4. Who is told to talk to Ms. Braxton?

1. Parents
2. Students
3. Teachers
4. Performers

Answer:

1.a

2. a

3. c

3.a

4.b

sumber :

yoyoii.blogspot.com/.../definition-reading-compr

 http://mrnussbaum.com/reading_comprehension_printable/

https://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/prepare/standard_sample_questions/reading_comprehension