Full Description
Early literacy instruction typically emphasizes foundational skills--often at the expense of engaging young children in reading and supporting their comprehension of different types of texts. This book explains the essential elements of comprehension and shares a wealth of classroom-tested instructional practices. It presents developmentally informed strategies for scaffolding comprehension skills, using content to promote engagement, and implementing high-level discussions and writing tasks. Ways to teach and assess English learners and other diverse students are highlighted throughout. The book features explicit links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as well as helpful reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Contents
1. Unifying Theory, Research, and Practice2. Comprehension Considerations for Students from Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds3. It's All About Scaffolding4. Using Content to Create Engagement5. Comprehension Strategy Instruction and Self-Regulation6. Let's Talk About It: High-Level Discussions7. Written Responses to Texts and Writing Projects8. Assessing Reading Comprehension in the Early Grades9. Beyond the Classroom: Intervening to Provide Additional Comprehension Support
