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remedial reading

American  

noun

  1. instruction in reading aimed at increasing speed and comprehension by correcting poor reading habits.


Etymology

Origin of remedial reading

First recorded in 1925–30

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After grade school teachers discovered that I was having difficulty writing, they sent me to a special education classroom for remedial reading.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2021

I flunked kindergarten, was tested for mental retardation in second grade, and spent the remainder of elementary school in remedial reading classes.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 2018

For Bannon, the main priority was to help Trump with his remedial reading lessons and to stop world leaders phoning him.

From The Guardian Jan. 15, 2018

"There are children who come in and they haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday," said remedial reading teacher Molly Malloy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2016

Shortly after, remedial reading classes were arranged for me with a very old nun.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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