If you were an adult with a 6th grade reading comprehension level would you pay alot of money for help?

No, too much money. The tried and true way to improve your reading is to READ. Read books on your reading level, then move on to higher grades. You may be reading jr. high/high school books, but it's proven to work, and there are tons of extremely interesting 6,7,8 grade books. Look on the book to find the reading level or ask a librarian to help: R.L. 5 = 5th grade reading level, etc

Also try to find an inexpensive phonics program to help you if your having trouble in that area. By the way, most newspapers & magazines are written on a 7-9 grade reading level! Challenge your self!

I think your writing ability far surpasses a sixth grader's. Aside from a few missing commas and punctuation marks, and one misspelling that is probably just a typo, you're good to go. Why is it that your writing level is so far above your reading?

Could dyslexia or some other learning disability account for your poor scores at reading comprehension? I'm not sure what resources are available for adults with undiagnosed learning disabilities. But I would ask a physician to refer you to a psychologist or other professional that can diagnose learning disabilities.

What a tough question you're asking. If you would believe the pundits, an adult with only a 6th grade reading level wouldn't be able to earn a lot of money, so no, I guess I wouldn't pay for Sylvan courses. And being that my income would probably be very low, I don't think anyone would be willing to lend me the money, either.

I truly hope you get the help you need. On the off chance you live in Hawaii, I'd be more than happy to try and tutor you. I wish you success in your journey.

Firstly, your question does not indicate the comprehension level of a 6th grader. Secondly, are you certain that Sylvan will give you the results you desire. Perhaps you can ask a teacher to assist you. Sylvan is just a company made up of teachers, why not try to get a teacher?

As a literacy specialist, I am a firm advocate for literacy. What exactly do you have a problem with as it relates to comprehension? I'm certain the persons who asisted you previously must have posited some theory as to what you are having difficulty.

Learning is expensive but ignorance is more so. DO what you must to acheive your goal....just ensure that you have looked at all the possibilities.

Yes. You should go to Sylvan!

The difference between any old tutor and Sylvan is that they will tailor a program to fill in the gaps that you have in your comprehension.

After 36 hours you are guaranteed to go up one level or you'll get 12 hours for free. If you're not satisfied then you don't have to continue with services.

Give them a try!

You can go for the assessment and get a detailed report on your current levels.

For those who think that you just need to read more...that's not enough for someone who's this far behind. You need some reading comprehension strategies and instruction.

I think that your money would be better spent hiring a private tutor. Your local school district will have a list of available people. You need a certified teacher.

Another place to spend your money is to have psychological testing done to see if there is a learning disability associated with your comprehension level. They will also give you your true reading level. This is important to help your tutor to know how to work with you. Also, put "learning disabilities" in your search engine. This will help you understand yourself.

The very best way to increase your comprehension is to read, read, read. Anything will do. Magazines are great. Also, libraries have books on CD for check out. You can check out both the CD book and the regular book and read along with the reader. This may amaze you!

Sylvan is very expensive. You can find reading comprehension exercises on-line. ESL (English as a Second Language) sites are particularly helpful. You google reading comprehension + exercises to find sites that will be helpful. I've listed a few for you. You can find more that will suit you. If you speak another language, search for ESL sites for reading comprehension in your native tongue. Check with your local library or employment office about literacy programs. You might find that there are free classes available. ESL teachers-in-training might be available to tutor you for a reasonable fee. Also, you might consider contacting a local college or university for a student tutor. Another great resource is to get "talking books" from your local library. You can get a cassette or CD-rom with printed material and follow along in a text. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

First of all NO! OMG, don't think about spending that kind of money. The best way to improve is to do a lot of reading. The more reading you do, you will slowly increase your retention and comprehension levels. Try to investigate private tutors as well. There are teachers and retired teachers everywhere that tutor and will be happy to help. They can be expensive depending on who you go to. If you have a talk with them maybe they would lower their price some. Try contacting your local college or university education department and see if they have programs going on. They sometimes have very inexpensive programs to help w/that exact thing because education students are trying to get experience. You might even be able to get a list of tutors through that department as well. Something to remember is that most local newspapers are written at the sixth grade 5 month level (6.5 reading level). Hope this helps, keep on trying and in the words of Sir Winston Churchill....."Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, give up. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up."

If you have a 6th grade reading level then you can read, maybe your issue isn't so much with comprehension but more about being able to focus?

I agree with the people who said you should read read read as much as you can, do cross word puzzles as well to improve your vocabulary.

Personally I don't like to read and I have issues with comprehension but it's not that I don't comprehend what I read, it's more of a focus issue. I am reading the words with my eyes but my mind is thinking about other things at the same time and so the meaning in the words is lost. I have found that if I read at night in bed, I do better because I don't have as much on my mind at the end of the day when all my work and to do lists are done.

It really sounds to me like your issue might be focus because that is what comprehension is, it's being able to read the words and hold their meaning in your memory long enough to get an understanding for what you are reading. I find that I often have to re-read a page a couple times and not because I don't understand or have trouble reading it but becaue I wasn't "paying attention" while I read it.

so my advice would be to just find books that will interest you and read as much as you can. I find I do better with a book that really grabs my interest.

contact Literacy Volunteers of America---

or maybe you can advertise with a college or high school-some students get credit for volunteer hours..

If you have the money-go for it--but if it will be a financial strain-don't worry about it--

Those places only pay their teacher about$12-$14 per hour--anything above that goes to the center--

you may be able to find someone cheaper on your own--

you can advertise on www.craiglist.org

my grandmother got trhough 93 years of life with an 8th grade education....

Try to get a relative to teach you. A niece, nephew, brother, sister. I don't think you need to go to sylvan. Once you get reading down, just go to some cheaper place to improve.