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
A. What is Stamina?
Stamina refers to the capacity to keep doing something for a long time without getting too tired or giving up1.
B. What is Reading Stamina?
Reading stamina is the capacity to concentrate and read independently for an extended period without getting bored or distracted. It is a skill that you can improve with 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
C. Why Should We Build Reading Stamina?
To keep learning and growing, the ability to read effectively plays an important role. Building reading stamina is a key component in this process, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond the confines of the classroom.
Now, let us look at why it is important to develop our reading stamina:
It improves our reading fluency and comprehension.
It creates and fosters reading independence.
It helps us enjoy what we are reading.
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.
D. Choosing a Reading Goal
Choosing a reading goal is important to help you improve your reading stamina. Deciding what you want to achieve with your reading is like creating a map for your reading adventure. Setting reading goals helps you know where you are headed and why.
Given below 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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