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Teaching Reading Comprehension Strategies and Selecting Appropriate Text
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March 24, 2014
By WestEd
This multimedia overview introduces central ideas in comprehension strategy instruction, offers some examples of specific instructional approaches, and describes the importance of text selection when teaching comprehension strategies. This recommended practice also includes three tools to support the practice. Related Files: Transcript
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Learning Together About Reading Comprehension Strategies
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March 24, 2014
By WestEd
Professional development providers and literacy coaches can use this tool to introduce teachers to the key concepts in reading comprehension instruction. Included in this tool is a brainstorming and planning worksheet designed to facilitate preparation for comprehension strategy instruction. Related Media and Files: Improving Reading...
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Instructional Planner: Selecting Text for Teaching Comprehension Strategies
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March 24, 2014
By WestEd
Download this tool to assist teachers when they are selecting text for reading comprehension instruction. The planning chart can serve as a checklist to help teachers to remember important elements and dimensions of text. Related Media: Choosing the Right Text (Video)
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Teacher Self-Assessment: Gradual Release of Responsibility
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March 24, 2014
By WestEd
Use this tool to introduce teachers to the idea of a “gradual release of responsibility,” to help them assess their own practice, and to explore teaching examples they might want to adapt for their classrooms. Related Media and Files: Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade (Practice Guide) A Gradual Release...