Back Up and Reread–Assessment
Assessing Each Strategy
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Back up and reread is a strategy consistently used by proficient readers because it works so well. When meaning breaks down, going back and reading again will often help improve comprehension, especially if the rereading is done more slowly, with more intention and focus, allowing the brain to absorb the meaning of the content.
The following guide will help teachers assess student performance of the strategy.
