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Reading Speed Improvement LInks
Reading Department Web Site
  Source: Fullerton College
Articles and links recommended by the Fullerton College Reading department on a variety of reading improvement topics.
http://reading.fullcoll.edu/
Five-Step Program for Quick, Efficient Reading
   Source:Sheperd University

Activity gives students easy to follow steps, from preparation to read to reading actively, that will help students increase their reading speed and comprehension rate.
http://www.shepherd.edu/scwcweb/hand8.htm

Handouts
Source: Purdue University  
Articles provide several methods to increase reading rates and comprehension.
Increased Textbook Reading Comprehension by using SQ3R
   Source: Virginia Tech

Activity introduces the Survey, Read Recite and Review method for reading textbooks.
http://www.ucc.vt.edu

Rapid Reading
Source: Cornell University  
Article provides reading rate goals according that vary according to purpose in reading and step by step instruction on how to improve your speed when reading.
http://www.clt.cornell.edu/campus/learn/LSC%20Resources/readingspeed.pdf
Reading Faster
  Source: Ron Kurtus, Kurtus Technologies/ School for Champions
Activity introduces methods for raising reading speed and comprehension rates.
http://www.school-for-champions.com/grades/reading.htm
Speed Racing Self-Pacing Methods
Source: Glendale Community College

Activity and articles allow students to apply different hand movement methods to help them keep focused and increase their reading speed. Video of these methods is provided.
http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/methods.html

Speed Reading
  Source: Self-Growth.Com
Articles and links describe how to improve reading speed and technique.
Speed Reading Test Online
Source: ReadingSoft.com

Activity and articles allow students to test their reading speed and provide charts where students can measure how much improvement they should shoot for. Article section provides tips on improving reading speed.
http://www.readingsoft.com/

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