Reading comprehension : strategies for independent learners
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Reading comprehension : strategies for independent learners
Guilford Press, c2001
- pbk. : alk. paper
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-269) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Now in a revised and updated second edition, this practical resource and widely used text presents a wealth of research-based approaches to comprehension instruction. The authors offer specific classroom practices that help K-9 students compare and evaluate print and online sources, develop vocabulary, build study and test-taking skills, and become motivated readers. The second edition reflects new research on informational literacy and academic and content-specific vocabulary development, and also discusses the impact of recent federal initiatives. Newly updated sample activities, classroom- and text-based examples, resource lists, and reproducible classroom tools enhance the utility of this indispensable work.
Table of Contents
Learning about Comprehension from Good Readers. A Closer Look at Comprehension: Context, Processes, Strategies, and Instruction. Creating an Effective Classroom for Comprehension Instruction. Finding a Starting Point: Ways to Assess Comprehension. Strategies for Reading for Information. Strategies for Reading Fiction. Strategies for Vocabulary Development. Strategies for Engaging in Research. Strategies for Performing Tasks, Studying, and Taking Tests. Strategies That Encourage Lifelong Reading.
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