Reading Comprehension: A Strategy for Enhancing Academic Performance

Abstract:

Reading skill is a complex one, especially when it comes to reading comprehension. It requires special training, which is not provided by teachers in the class. Teachers focus on decoding and developing vocabulary. ESL students face more difficulties at higher levels as they are not able to comprehend unseen passages. Many researchers have proven that if teachers train students with various strategies related to reading comprehension, it will be helpful for the students to comprehend any reading material.