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Tool guide
How to use Reading Pacer
Build reading speed and fluency while keeping the meaning of the passage in view.
3 steps
6 common questions
How it works
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Add a passage
Start with the sample or edit the passage and save your own text. The tool needs at least five words.
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Choose your pace
Use the plus and minus controls or the reading controls to set a words-per-minute target that feels manageable.
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Read and reflect
Start, resume, or restart the pacing exercise, then answer the short comprehension questions one at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Select a question to expandWhat does Reading Pacer help me practise?
It helps you adjust reading speed without losing comprehension. A useful pace is the fastest speed at which you can still explain and remember the passage accurately.
Can I use my own passage?
Yes. Open Edit, replace the sample with your text, and select Save. The passage must contain at least five words before it can be saved.
How do I choose a reading speed?
Begin at a comfortable speed. Increase it gradually only when you can follow the main idea and important details; lower it again if your comprehension falls.
What happens when I start reading?
The passage is paced one word at a time at your selected WPM. You can pause, resume, or restart the exercise whenever you need to.
Does the tool save or upload my passage?
No. Your custom passage stays in the current browser session and is not saved or uploaded by Reading Pacer.
What is the comprehension check?
It is a short set of multiple-choice questions about the passage. Move between questions and check each answer separately after reading.