This work focuses on the reform and innovation of junior middle school English reading teaching, aiming at improving students' comprehensive language application ability. Based on the analysis of the current situation of reading teaching, the work puts forward multi-dimensional teaching strategies such as pragmatic competence, reading literacy, curriculum thinking and politics, critical thinking and deep learning. By optimizing the teaching process, innovating teaching methods, integrating ideological and political elements and strengthening questioning skills, the work not only solves the problems existing in the current English reading teaching, but also builds a comprehensive learning environment for students. The implementation of this work has a profound impact on the reform of junior middle school English reading teaching, and is of great significance in cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and promoting the progress of English education.