Ditto on Reciprocal Teaching, as well as Questioning the Author.
Also, look for a new strategy called Close Reading. It's directly
related to the CCSS, text complexity, and text dependent questioning.
Specifically, it utilizes well-planned, thought out think alouds to
build understanding with
Great info from people on this, thanks! I would also suggest this very
engaging work:
Take current news stories (the Denver shooter comes to mind, I did this
with items from the Thailand tsunami etc.). Print multiple copies of the
whole article, study the challenging words in advance, and get
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
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From: Kahn, Chavie ka...@ou.org
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:29:39 +
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension Program
Hi,
I am looking for a literacy program for my high school
Check out:
Reciprocal Teaching
http://www.amazon.com/Reciprocal-Teaching-Work-Strategies-Comprehension/dp/0872075079/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1343842047sr=8-1keywords=reciprocal+teaching
The research base for this teaching strategy is very strong and you can choose
your own text that is
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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I would suggest picking up the book I Read It, But I Don't Get It by Cris
Tovani. She's a HS teacher that focuses primarily on reading comprehension.
Good luck!
Meg
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On Jul 30, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Kahn, Chavie ka...@ou.org wrote:
Hi,
I am looking for a literacy program
Not a program but interesting...
http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/toolkits/downloads/understanding_minilesson.doc
On Jul 30, 2012, at 10:43 PM, Beverlee paul beverleep...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, definitely! The Comprehension Toolkit by Harvey and Goudvis! Also The
Comprehension
Yes, definitely! The Comprehension Toolkit by Harvey and Goudvis! Also The
Comprehension Strategies Kits from Options: both fiction and nonfiction. Also,
there would be budget-friendly resources such as
http://shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_33480_-1_10001_10002
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading comprehension
Hi all, I glean so much information from you all. Have any of you used
reciprocal teaching with your classes? I'm teaching 4th grade again next
year, and comprehension is a big problem. I just started
Marcela,
I'll mention 2 just because they're my favorites; so forgive me IF you're
already familiar with them...
I Read It but IDon't Get it by Chris Tovani - she calls them FIX IT
strategies; and
then there's Strategies that Work - 2 by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis.
I Hope this helps.
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I need to construct in my mind a definition of Reading comprehension
strategies.
Please I need help, and guidelines for finding great books
Marcela,
What do you already know about reading comprehension strategies?
Renee
On Jun 8, 2011, at 5:36 AM, marcela Coladello Ferro wrote:
I need to construct in my mind a definition of Reading
comprehension strategies.
Please I need help, and guidelines for finding great books.
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From: JASMINE MARKS aj6...@wayne.edu
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Date: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:20 PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Hello,
I am a student teacher in a classroom where many students are achieving
below their current
Hello,
I am a student teacher in a classroom where many students are achieving below
their current grade level. Students are rarely engaged in reading assignments
and seldom read as a leisure activity. As a result, many students are unable
to pass assessments related to reading assignments.
: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Hello,
I am a student teacher in a classroom where many students are achieving below
their current grade level. Students are rarely engaged in reading
assignments and seldom read as a leisure activity. As a result, many
students are unable to pass assessments
@literacyworkshop.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:37 AM
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Hi all,
I second the recommendation to read Reading with Meaning.
After that, I would read The Daily Five by Gail Boushey Joan Moser.
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From: mosaic-boun
Hi All,
Does anyone have a standard assessment that they like to diagnose specific
comprehension weaknesses?? I have used the DRA and IRI, but usually prefer to
assess comprehension through authentic text and my own observation.? I am
tutoring a student whose mother would like a more
Lauren
I am not sure what you mean by standard assessment but from reading your
post I think you would like Ellin Keene's book on assessing comprehension
strategies. The Barnes and Noble link is here:
_http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Assessing-Comprehension-Thinking-Strategie
that report. Coincidence or
not??? I don't know for sure, it could just be a difference between
my children. The interesting thing is that I see the same thing
with my students.
Kate
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I am currently in the my
What do you know about her/her work?
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From: Tamara Westmoreland twestmorel...@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
mosaic
after that report.
Coincidence or not??? I don't know for sure, it could just be a difference
between my children. The interesting thing is that I see the same thing with
my students.
Kate
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I am currently in the my
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What do you know about her/her work?
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What do you know about her/her work?
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From: Tamara Westmoreland twestmorel...@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
To: Mosaic
Is anyone familiar with Dr. Jan Richardson's book, The Next Steps in Guided
Reading?
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To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Is anyone familiar with Dr. Jan Richardson's book, The Next Steps in Guided
Reading?
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From: beverleep...@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am currently a student at Wayne State University.
I recently read an article that I found to be true in the class that I did my
pre-student teaching. A lot of students would read with fairly good fluency,
but when confronted with comprehension and critical
Hartkopf jen7182...@yahoo.com
Sent by: mosaic-boun...@literacyworkshop.org
Date: 4/7/2009 02:27PM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am currently a student at Wayne State
University. I recently read an article that I found to be true in the
class that I did my
: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:26 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Please read Reading With Meaning by Debbie Miller. It has everything
you need to teach the thinking skills good readers must have. In our
reading workshop
Of Stewart, Kathy
B.
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:26 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
Please read Reading With Meaning by Debbie Miller. It has everything
you need to teach the thinking skills good readers must have
I think you are doing it right--
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From: tedod...@aldine.k12.tx.us
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Reading Comprehension
I am currently
Thanks to all of you who share your expertise on this site. It is greatly
appreciated.
Can you comment on k-5 reading comprehension programs that benefit students
with reading disabilities? Our Learning support teachers are looking for
resources. Our district has Harcourt as its primary
Greetings to all my colleagues on the Mosaic list serv:
I read a couple emails today from list serv members who are looking for
questions to send home with parents and wanted to throw in a couple
suggestions. I have reworked the old Major Point Interview for Readers from
an appendix of Mosaic
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