reading intervention

Accuracy: The ability to decode words correctly.
Automaticity: The ability to read words automatically without having to break them into pieces and decode each one. High automaticity is the same as a high rate.
Appropriate phrasing: The ability to recognize the significance of punctuation marks so you can phrase each of the sentences correctly.
Intonation: The ability to use your voice to create meaningful phrases, such as ending a question with a rise in pitch. This is only appropriate for oral reading.

Should I Be Reading Faster?

This is a question that we, at AceReader, get a lot. There seems to be a general mindset that reading faster always means reading better. But the real question is ‘Am I reading fluently?’ Here’s why. Speed, also known as rate, is the number of words you read in a minute. Most people read the majority … Continue reading “Should I Be Reading Faster?”

Autism and Reading Comprehension – Overview

Autism, more commonly called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interactions, communication skills, and cognitive processing. Most individuals with ASDs also demonstrate limited imaginations and a tendency toward repetitive patterns of behavior. Individuals within the spectrum display a range of strengths and weaknesses, and their intellectual abilities may … Continue reading “Autism and Reading Comprehension – Overview”