1.3 Selecting a Reading Goal
1.3 Selecting a Reading Goal
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Select a reading goal to help me become a stronger reader
Select a reading goal to help me become a stronger reader
Have you ever set a goal for yourself, like learning how to ride a bicycle or finishing a tough puzzle? Just like with those goals, we can set reading goals to become even stronger readers! In this lesson, we are going to choose a reading goal that will help us improve our skills and challenge ourselves. Whether it is reading more books, understanding tricky words, or reading faster, setting a goal can make us better readers one step at a time! What goal will you choose to help you grow? Let us find out!
Stamina refers to the ability to continue doing something for an extended period without getting too tired or giving up1.
Reading stamina refers to the ability to focus and read independently for a prolonged period without feeling bored or distracted. It is a skill that improves with regular practice.2
Think of your reading skills as muscles in your brain. The more you use them, the stronger they become, similar to how your body gets stronger when you exercise2.
Watch the video given below to understand the concept of reading stamina.
Vid. 3.1: Reading Stamina
To keep learning and getting better, being able to read well is very important. It is important to develop our reading stamina as4:
It improves our reading fluency and comprehension.
It fosters reading independence.
It helps us enjoy the books we choose to read
We can read for longer periods without feeling tired.
You will also feel more confident, especially when you are reading something challenging. Even if it seems tough at first, you will be able to push through because your reading stamina has improved a lot.
Setting a reading goal is essential for improving your reading stamina. Choosing what you want to achieve is like creating a map for your reading journey. Goals provide direction, helping you understand where you’re headed and why.
Here are some potential goals to choose from3:
Summary:
Summary:
Reading stamina is the capacity to concentrate and independently read for relatively extended periods without getting bored or distracted.
Building reading stamina is important because:
It improves your reading fluency and comprehension.
It creates and fosters reading independence.
It helps you enjoy what you are reading.
You can read for longer without feeling tired.
You will also feel more confident, especially when you are reading something challenging.
Choosing a reading goal is important to help you improve your reading stamina.
Extension/Further Reading:
Watch the videos to actively engage in the process of building reading stamina. Experiment this for a week, and afterward, proceed at your own comfortable pace.
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