Adjust and Apply Different Reading Rates to Match Text–Assessment

Some readers have yet to learn how to adjust their reading rate or are unaware that they need to adjust their rate to match their purpose for reading. Because these readers read everything at the same rate, they struggle to complete and comprehend complex text.

Proficient readers learn to adjust and apply different reading rates based on the types of text and their purpose for reading. This guide will help teachers assess student performance of the strategy.