From comprehension to critical thinking, SCV Learning Advantage helps high school students improve reading skills.
Critical reading skills in high school are more important than ever. Rigorous assignments increased reading load across all academic subjects and preparing for college entrance exams puts more stress on a student's reading skills than ever before.
At the high school level, we design individual programs focused on comprehension and word study. We will help your child to expand vocabulary and have a better understanding of what she or he is reading. After all, students are not really reading unless they understand what the author is trying to communicate.
We will diagnose and pinpoint your child's current abilities across those reading skills which are critical for high-school students:
- Word Knowledge and Vocabulary — the highest predictor of reading comprehension
- Comprehension — reading more critically and summarizing or outlining main points
- Content — knowing how to use study materials to make critical judgments and effectively read highly compact expository materials, like science texts
High school-level texts are the foundation upon which the reading program is built. Your child will learn how to be an efficient reader and gain more understanding from a text in less time - reading skills that will be invaluable as the volume of schoolwork increases throughout high school, advanced courses and ultimately, college classes.
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