Tips to improve reading comprehension and recall

Research and self-testing can give your reading skills an boost
Improving reading comprehension and memory Learning is key to success in school and daily life.  But understanding and retaining a written word can be challenging for students with learning disabilities to read and understand the language.  Thankfully, these challenges are not uncommon.  Teachers, parents and students can use a variety of techniques to improve one’s success in reading and learning.
Use pre-reading applications to improve reading comprehension
The mother reads to her daughter
Take action before opening any book, article or other text.  If the piece covers a historical event, for example, ask yourself what you already know about the topic.  Try to remember them as much as you can.  Think about the issues you’ve read about in the past.  Take a few minutes to reduce your thoughts or share them with others. When you are finished, you will have a basic start as you begin the process of incoming information.
Research the topic before you start
Background information usually appears on book covers or on the inside flaps of book jackets on the back.  For e-books, these are often included. In addition, many books include introductions and summaries of the author.  Downloading books from publishers’ websites and sites for e-books may also include background information. Don’t hesitate to use this information.  As you read the information, ask the following questions:
What kind of text is this?
What new information have I got, and what do I want to learn?
Is the text informative or entertaining, factual or fictional?
What is my interest in this book?
Learn new words
 Make a list of unknown dictionaries as you read.  Look up the meanings of the words in the dictionary and copy the definitions by hand.  Do not write down the meaning of the words or read them.  Meaning is more likely to help maintain your definition in writing. When copy and paste are easy and fast, writing slows down your brain and gives information a new way to make its long lasting memories.  Processes.
Consider the substance and ask questions
Which questions come to mind while reading?  Continue with the text to find the answers You can think of questions and answers or note them down on scrap paper.  Research shows that handwritten notes can enhance the memory and recollection of students with learning disabilities related to handwriting.  Students who are unable to write should discuss materials to improve their comprehension and memory with their handwritten notes in the mechanics of writing.
Test yourself to measure your mistress of substance
After your reading session, automatically quiz on the main points.  What was the main idea?  Who are the characters in the story?  What information did you receive?  Incorporate your ideas into your own words to keep your thoughts in mind and to give you a deeper understanding of the subject.  If meaningful writing is difficult for you, write short notes and discuss reading with your friend or mother or father.