TeachingReading Comprehension
…There is no try.”
“Do, or do not…
First…the Do Not
The one-size, fits-all, reading programs
Aliases: Basal, Core, Foundations, etc
Why should we avoid these?
Problems With Basal Reading Programs
Haphazard presentation of materials, genres, styles, etc
Failure to enrich vocabulary• Overly academic• No bridges to other meanings
Too many strategies = shallow instruction
Lack of connection with the text
Errors in context
Lack of Release of Responsibility over time
What should you do?Start: Enrich & practice vocabulary
Synonyms (bubble maps & tree maps)Usages & Contexts (tender & present)Avoid “Rules” (two-vowels, “i” before “e”, etc)The Gallagher effect
Example: “ghoti”Enough
WomenCaution
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Next: Teach outside the box & make words fun
This also explains why English can be challenging to teach and learn
Next Steps:Teach “infer” & create background knowledge
Final Thoughts?Questions?
Digital Presentation
Reading Comprehension:
A Poetic Exploration
Produced for free at GoAnimateKen Kosko READ 4534 4-17-2013
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