Readers must be able to recognize words quickly and accurately so that this process can coordinate fluidly with the process of constructing the meaning of the text. Reading must be strategic. Skilled readers are flexible. How they read depends upon the complexity of the text, their familiarity with the topic, and their purpose for reading. Reading requires motivation.
Skilled readers recognize that reading can be interesting and informative.
Skilled reading is a lifelong pursuit. It is a skill that continues to improve through practice. Reading on the World Wide Web can be a fun, safe, and beneficial activity for parents to do with their children.