In order to be effective, reading comprehension strategies need to be taught directly
- Presents a step-by-step process in which students learn to apply comprehension strategies to the books they read.
- Students learn literal, inferential and critical reading comprehension skills as they progress through each unit.
- Focuses on the genres that are interesting and familiar to the students.
- Specific reading skills are modeled and practiced through the use of a graphic organizer.
- Lessons present direct explanation, modeled instruction, guided practice and student application of the reading strategy.
- A graphic organizer helps students organize information found in the text.
- Grade-level appropriate literature suggestions and sample stories for a variety of genres.
- Strategies include reteaching and extension suggestions.
- A fun, hands-on culminating unit project combines the learned strategies with art and writing.
- Contains 96 pages.
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