Reading Rate

English Language Arts, Grade 8

Reading Rate

Study Guide

Assign Google Classroom Weblink

Reading Rate

Flash Cards

Assign Edit Save Google Classroom Weblink

Reading Rate

Quiz

Assign Edit Save Google Classroom Weblink

Reading Rate

Worksheets

Assign Google Classroom

Reading Rate

Games

Assign Edit Save Google Classroom Weblink

Study Guide Reading Rate English Language Arts, Grade 8

READING RATE What is Reading Rate? Reading rate is the speed at which a person reads a particular text. A person needs to determine the purpose for reading before he/she chooses a reading rate. Purposes of Reading Scanning: reading to find a specific fact or detail Skimming: reading to get an overview of the text Reading for comprehension: demands careful, thoughtful reading from the student, and rereading may be required Reading for enjoyment: may be done quickly, and rereading is not usually required Try This! 1] What rate of reading is being described? The student carefully rereads a chapter in his science book before a test. a] scanning b] skimming c] reading for comprehension d] reading for enjoyment 2] What rate of reading is being described? The student enjoys reading the most recent Harry Potter book. a] scanning b] skimming c] reading for comprehension d] reading for enjoyment 3] Choose the appropriate reading rate for: finding the middle initial of President Franklin Roosevelt. a] scanning b] skimming c] reading for comprehension d] reading for enjoyment 4] Choose the appropriate reading rate for: quickly reviewing vocabulary before closing your Spanish notebook. a] scanning b] skimming c] reading for comprehension d] reading for enjoyment © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.