Definition:
Without meaning there is NO reading.
Below are 9 websites that contain information about Comprehension. Work with your group or a partner to do the following:
1) MATERIALS MANAGER should print one graphic organizer for the group and one handout for each person in the group. These forms will be used to synthesize the following articles.
2) READER should read the article aloud to the group - skimming and scanning is allowed to move quickly through the information.
3) ALL group members should take notes on the provided handout.
4) SCRIBE should then compile ONE graphic organizer that represents consensus from the group.
5) PRESENTER will share the graphic organizer with the whole group as a comprehensive representation of the readings is compiled.
Readings/Research on Comprehension
GROUP 1: Using Think Alouds to Improve Reading Comprehension: http://www.indiana.edu/~crls/rogerfarr/mcr/usingta/usingta.html
GROUP 2: How to Improve Reading Comprehension: http://www.marin.cc.ca.us/~don/Study/7read.html
GROUP 3: Reading Comprehension Research Informs Us: http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=499&g=1
GROUP 4: Reading Comprehension: http://www.uic.edu/depts/counselctr/ace/reading.htm
GROUP 5: Reading Comprehension Strategy: http://www.k12.nf.ca/fatima/readcomp.htm
GROUP 6: Students Reading for Meaning: http://fayette.k12.in.us/eastview/strategies.htm
GROUP 7: Teaching Comprehension with Jeff Wilhem: http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/comprehension/understand.htm
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Related Readings and Resources:
Teaching Comprehension (Scholastic): http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/comprehension/understand.htm
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