What is a reading strategy?

Abstract

The article underlines the importance of reading strategies to form competence in reading. Some modern definition of the term “reading strategies” are given. A number of characteristics and distinctive features of reading strategies are described. It is suggested that one of the most important goals of teaching reading is to help students develop as strategic and independent readers. Thus, reading strategies should be taught and students should be informed of the value and usefulness of strategies and be given intensive and strategy training for a long period.