The essence of reading is the interpretation of printed symbols in a search for meaning. The student brings his or her background knowledge to the reading task and draws on that knowledge to reconstruct meaning from the printed words. The goal is to gain meaning from the text, not merely to pronounce the words properly. In developmental reading, the teacher helps students learn how to read.
Students learn and acquire various skills and strategies.
The functional reading component focuses on learning to effectively use content reading materials to fulfill personal purposes. These purposes may include simple enjoyment or acquiring practical knowledge. Unfortunately, many students are placed in books that are too difficult for them. D. Proper use of oral reading Oral reading can be done by teachers or students. There has been long support for teachers reading to their students everyday.