Comprehension Practice for Grade 3-5

Benefits of Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension is the ability to understand written material and is a crucial part of the language and literacy education process. It is an important skill for children to develop early on. Studies even show that students who read often score higher on standardized tests than those who don’t. Since it requires a reader to actively think about what they are reading in order to understand the text better it is a way to make your child smarter through reading! Besides preparing children to read well it can help them with their academics by improving their memory strengthening their vocabulary and hence writing and communication skills. Parents can help their children with reading comprehension by discussing what they read questioning the meaning of words and the text and providing opportunities for children to discuss their thoughts.