Answer to Question #198378 in English for June

Question

One of the factors that can inhibit reading is the false notion that a first reading must result in immediate understanding. Write a well-substantiated paragraph of ten lines in which you agree or disagree with the statement. Provide suitable reasons to support your argument.

Answer 1

First reading does not always result in immediate understanding. However, this depends on a person. Some people’s minds process information quickly while others don’t. Reading to understand involves various stages. The first stage is the pre-reading stage. It involves developing a purpose for reading, previewing the text, and activating background knowledge. The second stage is the actual reading whereby the reader makes and revises predictions. The last stage occurs after reading. It permits the reader to re-narrate the story, answer questions, and can even create summaries from the reading. This results in understanding.