Understanding What We've Read

We read for comprehension, to increase vocabulary and to increase knowledge. If we do not understand what we have read, in other words comprehended what we read, then we are not reading, we are in essence decoding. Comprehension comes natural when we can relate to what we are readiong, it is exceptionally helpful when we are able to draw from our toolbox. As an educator we must match our students interests with their available reading selections in order to foster a love for reading.