Speed Reading

Students read easy passages under time pressure and chart their words-per-minute progress.

Procedure

1. Give students a short, easy passage (200-300 words, well below their level).
2. Start timer — students read as quickly as possible.
3. Stop timer — students note their time.
4. Answer 5-10 comprehension questions (must score 70%+).
5. Calculate words-per-minute and plot on a progress graph.

Tips

• If comprehension drops below 70%, the text is too hard or the student is skipping.
• The goal is increasing speed on EASY material, not struggling with hard texts.