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Identifying Problems That Lead To Slow Reading-1
Identifying Problems That Lead To Slow Reading-1
Identifying Problems That Lead To Slow Reading-1
Having to reread frequently may be caused by the lack of concentration. Here are some typical
symptoms of and remedies for ineffective concentration:
Daydreaming. If you catch yourself daydreaming while you read and don't know what to do to stop it,
try The Mark Technique. Put a checkmark, an "X", or a star on a piece of paper each time you catch
yourself daydreaming. By doing this one simple task, many students find that they daydream less and
concentrate more.
Worrying about problems. This impediment to reading is common to college students but can be
controlled by The Worry List Technique. Each time you catch yourself thinking about something not
related to what you are reading, write that thought down with the intention of doing something about it
later. Then DO something about it later.
Can't remember what is read. Check the distraction level in your study environment. Auditory and
visual distractions interfere with concentration. Eliminate TV, radio, and other sources of sound or
remove yourself from the environment in which they are contained. In other words, study where it is
quiet and where it is going to stay quiet.
Problem #2 – Underdeveloped Vocabulary
Vocalization
This is when you begin to say the words of what you are reading to yourself or when you
move your lips. Such reading habits don’t only slow down your reading speed but it also
affects the rate of comprehension.
Sub-vocalization
The reader, in this case, does not actually move his/her vocal organs but says the word to
him/her self mentally. It is more difficult to break this habit than its antecedent because
sub-vocalization is not easily noticed by the teacher. The reader has to catch this himself.
One of the ways of checking this is to invite the student/reader to place the thumb and
middle finger of the same hand lightly on the sides of the larynx (Adam’s apple). In this
way, any slight lip movement can cause the buzzing of the larynx that often accompanies
sub-vocalization.
Problem #5 –Pointing words with finger
The fix?
Stop doing it by focusing upon groups of words instead of individual ones! It can take
time to stop doing this “bad reading habit” and actively thinking about not vocalizing
the text can reduce your focus on your material.Within a short space of time, however,
you should find the process much easier, which will only help your literacy abilities
considerably. You may also learn how to visualize what you read to overcome this
bad reading habit
Pointing to words
Following the line with your finger or with a pen, a ruler etc is another bad habit which
can slow you down. This is because when you begin to point individual words, you may
not be able to take in a whole phrase or sentence.