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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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“Teachers would use it with older kids as humor, to teach remedial reading, whereas the younger ones would read about these little kids and were very serious about it. You know, it’s their lives.”

From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2021

"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

Rather than the usual “see Spot run” fare of remedial reading, Udio starts by finding kids something they really want to read.

From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2015

Press conferences at tennis tournaments can some times sound likestage one of a remedial reading class.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 28, 2012

Mr. Shunk must know he can’t read, but even though we have a remedial reading teacher, it’s too close to graduation to help the kid.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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