Reading Programs for Struggling Readers

Reading Programs for Struggling Readers Struggling Readers Can Suffer In all Academic Subjects but Reading Programs Can Help Reading isn't just about opening a book and being able to read the story. It is a complex process that requires students to interpret new concepts, make connections between previously read texts, evaluate their own understanding, make inferences and predictions, anddraw conclusions based on previous knowledge. When a child is struggling with reading skills it affects much more than the ability to read and comprehend a book. Reading permeates every facet of life, impacts allsubject areas, and can have a major effect on a student's academic confidence. Multiple academic disciplines are affected when a student is struggling in reading. Areas of concern may include: Math Students are expected to readand interpret mathematical word problems, follow complex directions, andapply critical thinking skills to mathematical scenarios. Before beginning any mathematical calculationa struggling reader will likely facedifficulty comprehendingthe problem and determining where tobegin. ScienceScience courses, such aschemistry, biology, physics, and earth science, require students to readand understand textbooks, follow laboratory directions, and interpretscientific reports. Struggling readers face additional difficulties withcomplex vocabulary and academic terms that impact overall understanding. History and social studiesSolid reading skills areessential for success in social studies and historycourses. Students must be able to read and understand textbooks, academic articles, biographies, and primary documents. Many of these texts includespecialized vocabulary, require students to identify historicalconnections, and are best understood within the context of previous readingand learning. Foreign languages Learning a foreign languagerequires a student to understand and be able to applyphonological(blendingsounds together and segmenting sounds from words) and orthographic (the sound-symbol connection) processes. Struggling readersmay face difficulties with these basic processes which impact both theirreading ability and the comprehension required to learn a foreignlanguage. Career preparation Your child's success in school will have a direct impact on career preparation and the ability to succeed in future work. A struggling reader is less likely tosuccessfullyaccess professional or technical texts, understand andprocess complex directions,and apply new learning. Poor readingskills can hamper a student and will limit future educational and vocational options. The reading programs for struggling readers at Huntington Learning Centers are designed with the individual child in mind. Our professional tutors begin with an academic evaluation that covers all areas of reading to determine a student's weak skills and areas for potential growth. The results of this evaluation are then used to develop a personalized reading program that builds on a student's strengths to address areas of need. Since no two students are alike, no two reading programs are alike either. You can trust that your child's individual needs are being met and our tutors are committed to your child's unique set of strengths and challenges. Huntington Learning Center tutors are trained to address a variety of reading skills with their students based on readiness and developmental ability. Elementary reading skills range from basic letter and sound recognition to reading comprehension concepts such as drawing conclusions, following directions, and identifying main idea and details. Middle school reading skills includeincreasing a student's reading rate, making inferences, and integrating critical thinking skills. Struggling high school students often receive instruction in applying reading skills to other subject areas, making connections between genres and individual texts, and discovering the plot, theme, and conflict of a narrative piece of work. Regardless of a child's age orability, Huntington Learning Centers can help. Reading Programs for Struggling Readers Struggling Readers Can Suffer In all Academic Subjects but Reading Programs Can Help Reading isn't just about opening a book and being able to read the story. It is a complex process that requires students to interpret new concepts, make connections between previously read texts, evaluate their own understanding, make inferences and predictions, anddraw conclusions based on previous knowledge. When a child is struggling with reading skills it affects much more than the ability to read and comprehend a book. Reading permeates every facet of life, impacts allsubject areas, and can have a major effect on a student's academic confidence. Multiple academic disciplines are affected when a student is struggling in reading. Areas of concern may include: Math Students are expected to readand interpret mathematical word problems, follow complex directions, andapply critical thinking skills to mathematical scenarios. Before beginning any mathematical calculationa struggling reader will likely facedifficulty comprehendingthe problem and determining where tobegin. ScienceScience courses, such aschemistry, biology, physics, and earth science, require students to readand understand textbooks, follow laboratory directions, and interpretscientific reports. Struggling readers face additional difficulties withcomplex vocabulary and academic terms that impact overall understanding. History and social studiesSolid reading skills areessential for success in social studies and historycourses. Students must be able to read and understand textbooks, academic articles, biographies, and primary documents. Many of these texts includespecialized vocabulary, require students to identify historicalconnections, and are best understood within the context of previous readingand learning. Foreign languages Learning a foreign languagerequires a student to understand and be able to applyphonological(blendingsounds together and segmenting sounds from words) and orthographic (the sound-symbol connection) processes. Struggling readersmay face difficulties with these basic processes which impact both theirreading ability and the comprehension required to learn a foreignlanguage. Career preparation Your child's success in school will have a direct impact on career preparation and the ability to succeed in future work. A struggling reader is less likely tosuccessfullyaccess professional or technical texts, understand andprocess complex directions,and apply new learning. Poor readingskills can hamper a student and will limit future educational and vocational options. The reading programs for struggling readers at Huntington Learning Centers are designed with the individual child in mind. Our professional tutors begin with an academic evaluation that covers all areas of reading to determine a student's weak skills and areas for potential growth. The results of this evaluation are then used to develop a personalized reading program that builds on a student's strengths to address areas of need. Since no two students are alike, no two reading programs are alike either. You can trust that your child's individual needs are being met and our tutors are committed to your child's unique set of strengths and challenges. Huntington Learning Center tutors are trained to address a variety of reading skills with their students based on readiness and developmental ability. Elementary reading skills range from basic letter and sound recognition to reading comprehension concepts such as drawing conclusions, following directions, and identifying main idea and details. Middle school reading skills includeincreasing a student's reading rate, making inferences, and integrating critical thinking skills. Struggling high school students often receive instruction in applying reading skills to other subject areas, making connections between genres and individual texts, and discovering the plot, theme, and conflict of a narrative piece of work. Regardless of a child's age orability, Huntington Learning Centers can help.