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Comprehension
I Understand What I Read!
Comprehension, understanding and interpreting what is read, is the ultimate goal of reading. "There are many effective ways to teach comprehension. Success depends on thoughtfully selecting and then adapting techniques that fit the situation." Gerald G. Duffy, Comprehension Instruction Research-Based Best Practices, 2002. Check this section often as we continue to add techniques, strategies and lessons that will help you effectively teach your students how to make meaning of text.
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Comprehension, Remembering What Was Read. (VIDEO)
Supporting kids with tricks for remembering what they read is something we all strive for as teachers. In this video you will see Joan doing a whole group lesson with two 'cues' for helping kids comprehend and remember what was read. . . .
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Scaffolding Back-Up and Reread (VIDEO)
Back-up and Reread is a multi-purpose strategy which supports all areas of reading. This video takes a look at Christie introducing this strategy to her forth grader and some of her scaffolding techniques. . . .
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Books We've Read - Creating a Record of Learning
It might be too late to start a year long record of books you share together as a class, but what about a monthly record? So many things can be gleaned from this reflective process that is a valuable activity for your classroom community regardless of when you begin to keep the records. . . .
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CAFE™ - Open Ended Questions (ARTICLE)
Lori reflects on one of her teaching goals, asking open-ended questions. Good questioning skills may be the world's most unsung talents, claims a to the point article on Asking Questions that is linked here. . . .
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