Hi Chavie,
I truly believe that the best thing for improving comprehension is not
a program, but is simply reading high-interest material, then talking
about it, responding either orally or in writing to prompts that focus
on reading strategies. For example, with my fifth grade class of
below-grade-level readers, I had a series of question
prompts/suggestions on the wall, like "What did you think?" "What did
you see?" "What did it remind you of?" PLUS some generic, more detailed
"task cards" with response prompts on them.
What would happen if you gave your students more time to read what they
want to read, and then ask them questions about their reading?
Plus..... I also have seen comprehension improvement by having students
occasionally draw "something that happened" in the book, which gives
them a chance to hone in on details in a visual way before they write
or talk about their reading.
Renee
On Jul 30, 2012, at 6:29 PM, Kahn, Chavie wrote:
Hi,
I am looking for a literacy program for my high school students
performing on a third grade level. I was hoping to find a program that
focuses on improving comprehension. Do you have a suggestion?
Thanks,
Chavie
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