The best way to improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary is to practice, practice, practice!
Below is a calendar with passages to read with accompanying vocabulary and comprehension questions. Click on an article and practice your reading, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Week One Citations:
- Benjamin, “Accounting Degree Benefits for Businesses and Firms,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/accounting/accounting-degree-benefits-for-businesses-and-firms.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- “Cheap Cars for Sale under 1000 Dollars,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.smellybrain.com/cheap-cars-for-sale-under-1000-dollars/; Internet; accessed 24 June 2010.
- “Emerald Jewelry – The Ancient Look,” Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, 2 June 2010 [blog online]; available from http://www.smellybrain.com/emerald-jewelry-%e2%80%93-the-ancient-look/; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- “Financial Advice: The Basic Steps,” Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, 1 June 2010 [blog online]; available from http://www.smellybrain.com/financial-advice-the-basic-steps/; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- “Plyometric Workout: Jump Training,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.smellybrain.com/plyometric-workout-jump-training/; Internet; accessed 30 June 2010.
- Walker, “Trend of Making Friends and Romance with Online Dating,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/culture-and-society/trend-of-making-friends-and-romance-with-online-dating.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Yancey, Jeff, “How to Build a Website in 5 Minutes,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from; http://www.articlecircle.com/computers/how-to-build-a-website-in-5-minutes.html;Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
Week Two Citations:
- Combs, “Choosing a Dog Obedience Course Online,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/pets-and-animals/choosing-a-dog-obedience-training-course-online.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Hensley, “Understanding Pet Adoption Procedures,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/pets-and-animals/understanding-pet-adoption-procedures.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Meyer, “The Older the Tree, The Harder the Wood,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/home/the-older-the-tree-the-harder-the-wood.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Mint Home Designs, “Clever Tricks for Interior Design on a Budget,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/home/home-improvement/clever-tricks-for-decorating-on-a-budget.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Noble, “Belly Dancing is a Glorious Way to Lose you Inhibitions,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/music/belly-dancing-is-a-glorious-way-to-lose-your-inhibitions.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Sanchez, “Creating Creative Digital Photographs,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/hobbies/photography/creating-creative-digital-photographs.html; Internet; accessed 27 July 2010.
- West, “Writing a Research Paper,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/culture-and-society/education/college-and-university/writing-a-research-paper.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
Week Three Citations:
- Anton, Ben, “Improving Our World One LED Light at a Time,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/environment/improving-our-world-one-led-light-at-a-time.html; Internet; accessed 28 July 2010.
- DrugAlchoholTest.com, “Pre Employment Drug Testing,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/health/diseases-and-conditions/pre-employment-drug-testing.html; Internet; accessed 28 July 2010.
- Greeno, “Is Organic Food and Farming the Future?” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/food-and-drink/is-organic-food-and-organic-farming-the-future.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Jenkins, “The Best (Affordable) Solar Products,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/hobbies/the-best-affordable-solar-products.html; Internet; accessed 3 August 2010.
- Kenny, “Using Your Credit Card Wisely,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/finance/using-your-credit-card-wisely.html; Internet; accessed 27 July 2010.
- Kretzer, “Job Search Pitfalls to Avoid,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/career/job-search-pitfalls-to-avoid.html; Internet; accessed 29 July 2010.
- Uvios, “Classic American Gourmet Coffee,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/food-and-drink/coffee/classic-american-gourmet-coffee.html; Internet; accessed 29 July 2010.
Week Four Citations:
- Caporella, “Living with Panic Attack Symptoms,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/view/printview-16121.html; Internet; accessed 4 August 2010.
- Edward, Leon, “You Can Learn to Become an Efficient Public Speaker,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/view/printview-37119.html; Internet; accessed 17 June 2010.
- Jason, “An Ode to Margaret Thatcher: How Soft Serve Ice Cream is Made,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/food-and-drink/an-ode-to-margaret-thatcher-how-soft-serve-ice-cream-is-made.html; Internet; accessed 4 August 2010.
- Hardcastle, “The Pleasure of Transforming Your Hobby into Your Profession,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/hobbies/the-pleasure-of-transforming-your-hobby-into-your-profession.html; Internet; accessed 10 August 2010.
- LongRangeWeather.com, “Global Temperatures Expected to Rebound,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/science/global-temperatures-expected-to-rebound.html; Internet; accessed 5 August 2010.
- Lyon, “Medicinal Values of Green Tea,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/health/medicinal-values-of-green-tea.html; Internet; accessed 2 August 2010.
- Sinclair, Kevin, “To Compose Music, First Learn How to Improvise,” Free Articles, Short Interesting Articles/ Interesting Articles, [article online]; available from http://www.articlecircle.com/music/to-compose-music-first-learn-to-improvise.html; Internet; accessed 4 August 2010.