Quick Words Make Quick Reading

Some words show up on almost every page: the, and, was, said, they, have, of. When you know these words in a snap, without sounding them out, your reading keeps moving. Look at this sentence: 'They said that the bus was here.

' Most of these words are snap words. If you know them by sight, you only need to stop and think about new words. A good way to practice is to read your snap words on cards until you can say each one as fast as you see it.

• 1Some words appear on almost every page.
• 2Know them in a snap without sounding out.
• 3Snap words leave more time for new words.