Adults Need Reading Strategies, Too

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One of the websites I read fairly frequently is Lifehack.org. It's always ready with fresh, relevant content, like the article How To Remember More of What You Read. Interestingly, the tips the writer offers to boost adult reading comprehension (skim the text, set a purpose for reading, make a connection) are the exact same strategies we teach our young readers. And while I know them — and have taught them — I don't always use them. Instead, I often choose the "Dive Right On In" strategy. Shame on me. This article is a short, on-the-nose refresher course.

I would add one more tip: take notes. For me, writing down main ideas, or just interesting ideas or questions that pop into my brain, helps me engage with the text and stay focused.

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