COMPREHENSION

What is Comprehension?

• Comprehension is the readers ability to understand what they are reading
• Readers need to understand the meaning of what they are reading or else why are they reading?

TEXT COMPREHENSION IS

• Purposeful - have a purpose for reading
• Active - think actively while reading

TEXT COMPREHENSION IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

• Monitor comprehension - know when you do and don’t understand
• Use graphic organizers to understand concepts
• Answer questions -guide and monitor student learning
• Practice summarizing what is read

STRATEGIES CAN BE TAUGHT

• Teachers can use explicit instruction and cooperative learning
• Teachers need to help students understand how to use strategies