Noah, a 7th grader, reads at an appropriate speed and can ac…

Noah, a 7th grader, reads at an appropriate speed and can accurately decode most words. His vocabulary assessment shows a solid understanding of grade-level words. However, he struggles to answer questions that require him to make inferences, connect ideas, or summarize information from the text. His teacher notes that Noah often rereads passages but still has difficulty grasping the overall meaning or purpose of the text. What should Noah focus on to improve his reading skills?