Reading Comprehension

Author : Jane Oakhill,Kate Cain,Carsten Elbro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317628989

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Understanding and Teaching Reading Comprehension by Jane Oakhill,Kate Cain,Carsten Elbro Pdf

The ultimate aim of reading is not the process but to understand what we read and comprehension can take place at many different levels. There has been an increasing emphasis on the importance of reading comprehension in recent years but despite this there is very little written on this vital topic accessible to trainee and practicing teachers. The Handbook of Reading Comprehension presents an overview of recent findings on reading comprehension and comprehension problems in children. It provides a detailed examination of the characteristics of children who have reading comprehension difficulties, and examines ways in which comprehension can be supported and improved. It is accessibly written for students and professionals with no previous background in the psychology of reading or reading problems. This indispensable handbook asks the question ‘what is comprehension?’ The authors consider comprehension of different units of language: understanding single words, sentences, and connected prose and outline what readers (and listeners) have to do to successfully understand an extended text. This book also considers comprehension for different purposes, in particular reading for pleasure and reading to learn and explores how reader characteristics such as interest and motivation can influence the comprehension process. Different skills contribute to successful reading comprehension. These include word reading ability, vocabulary knowledge, syntactic skills, memory, and discourse level skills such as the ability to make inferences, knowledge about text structure, and metacognitive skills. The authors discuss how each one contributes to the development of reading comprehension skill and how the development of these skills (or their precursors) in pre-readers, provides the foundation for reading comprehension development. Areas covered include:- Word reading and comprehension Development of comprehension skills Comprehension difficulties Assessment Teaching for improvement Throughout the text successful experimental and classroom based interventions will be highlighted, practical tips for teachers and summary boxes detailing key points and explaining technical terms will be included in each chapter

Author : Paula J. Clarke,Emma Truelove,Charles Hulme,Margaret J. Snowling
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118606759

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Developing Reading Comprehension by Paula J. Clarke,Emma Truelove,Charles Hulme,Margaret J. Snowling Pdf

Developing Reading Comprehension “In recent years the debate about teaching young children to read has tended to focus upon equipping them with the crucially important knowledge and skills they need to read words accurately in and out of context, that is to say, teaching them how the alphabet works for reading and spelling. While such knowledge and skills are essential, more is required for children to become literate, fluent readers who understand what they read. In short, the goal of reading is comprehension. This book scrupulously examines the obstacles to reading comprehension and exemplifies what can be done to help children overcome them. It is an important and timely contribution to securing high-quality teaching of the range of attributes children need to become fully-fledged readers.” Sir Jim Rose, CBE “The studies by Professors Charles Hulme and Maggie Snowling and their team over two decades based around the Reading Intervention Programme are the most sustained, comprehensive and rigorous research series on reading yet conducted in the UK. Their increasing focus on children who experience the most difficulty in reading is exactly where attention should be directed. This volume summarises the team’s achievements to date, and is most eagerly awaited.” Greg Brooks, Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Sheffield, Member of European High Level Group of Experts on Literacy “Developing Reading Comprehension presents a landmark study from the top research team in the UK on how to improve reading comprehension. It’s an exemplary masters-level textbook written with undergraduate-level lucidity and approachability.” Colin Harrison, Emeritus Professor of Literacy Studies in Education, University of Nottingham A significant minority of children aged 7–11, despite being able to read fluently and accurately, have difficulty extracting meaning from text. This detailed guide offers three evidence-based intervention programmes, drawn from the cutting edge of educational psychology, for improving the reading skills of children in this group. It includes a definitive introduction to the characteristics of the ‘poor comprehender profile’, and explains how to monitor and assess students’ experiences and learning outcomes. With invaluable strategies for teachers, psychologists and special educational needs coordinators, the book will help professionals to support learners in their efforts to explore the full richness of language and to read with real understanding.

Author : Hannah Braun
Publisher : Zephyros Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641522941

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The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 1 by Hannah Braun Pdf

The BIGGEST collection of fun-filled activities for reading comprehension! When school is out, learning doesn't have to stop. This big book is filled with engaging activities for 1st graders to get extra reading comprehension practice while having tons of F-U-N too. The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities helps kids learn to really understand what they're reading. Designed to give kids extra practice in key skills for their grade level, this book begins with easy lessons and advances to more challenging readings and exercises to keep your little reader's skills as sharp as their pencils! Inside this reading comprehension book, you'll find: 120 Awesome activities--Fun stories, crosswords, coloring, and more engage kids and make them want to learn. All levels--Kids build comprehension skills as they progress from easy to medium to harder exercises. Key skills--Guide your eager reader retell stories, describe main ideas, compare and contrast, and more with reading comprehension activities that support common core standards. Make extra practice extra fun with each and every reading comprehension activity in this book.

Author : Camille L. Z. Blachowicz,Donna Ogle
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781593857561

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Reading Comprehension by Camille L. Z. Blachowicz,Donna Ogle Pdf

This practical resource and widely used text presents a wealth of research-based approaches to comprehension instruction. The authors offer specific classroom practices that help K-9 students compare and evaluate print and online sources, develop vocabulary, build study and test-taking skills, and become motivated readers.

Author : Anne P. Sweet,Catherine E. Snow
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1572308923

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Rethinking Reading Comprehension by Anne P. Sweet,Catherine E. Snow Pdf

This practical book grows out of a recent report written by the RAND Reading Study Group (RRSG), which proposed a national research agenda in the area of reading comprehension. Here, RRSG members have expanded on their findings and translated them into clear recommendations to inform practice. Teachers gain the latest knowledge about how students learn to comprehend texts and what can be done to improve the quality of instruction in this essential domain. From leading literacy scholars, the book explains research-based ways to: *Plan effective instruction for students at all grade levels *Meet the comprehension needs of English-language learners *Promote adolescents' comprehension of subject-area texts *Understand the complexities of comprehension assessment *Get optimal benefits from instructional technologies *And much more!

Author : Jane Ervin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Reading
ISBN : OCLC:11752240

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Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter by Jane Ervin Pdf

Author : Patrick N. Peerson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 172723667X

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Reading Comprehension Grade 1 for Improvement of Reading & Conveniently Used by Patrick N. Peerson Pdf

Comprehension and understanding is significant aspect associated with learning when it comes to having a grasp on a newer language & this is where our latest Reading Comprehension Grade 1 Book tends to help big time. Reading Comprehension Workbooks for 1st Graders is ideal for adding fun along with daily study drainage. * Features : * Reading Comprehension Grade 1 Book comes with little passages so that the kids can polish comprehension, phonics, and writing while taking their confidence to another level of the peak. * Reading Comprehension Workbooks for 1st Graders feature fun activity which is convenient to utilize and crafted to construct student's comprehending skills whereas it is perfect for reading intervention back at class or even when the students are at home. * Kids Learning Books 1st Grade is designed and developed right according to college & educational readiness laws whereas the data analysis content that lets the teachers and partners to swiftly track the progression stage. * Reading Programs for 1st Grade tends to render an epic sense of achievement where the kids cherish their success by persuading fun-filled activities tremendously. * 1st Grade Teaching Materials enhances new innovation and creative skills for the rest of the students around the globes as it is created by the pioneer teachers for the purpose of transforming teaching & learning activities with more entertainment. Patrick N. Peerson Funny Learn Play Team

Author : Janet P Sitter
Publisher : Mark Twain Media
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781622236596

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Reading Comprehension Practice, Grades 7 - 8 by Janet P Sitter Pdf

Reading Comprehension Practice for seventh and eighth grades improves reading skills by providing: -independent reading for on-level readers -instructional reading for below-level readers -supplemental reading for above-level readers All units feature reading guides, comprehension questions, and more. This middle school reading comprehension workbook gives students the practice they need to be successful readers by helping them: -decode words -relate new information to known information -monitor growth and take action when necessary The Mark Twain Publishing Company provides classroom decorations and supplemental books for middle-grade and upper-grade classrooms. These products are designed by leading educators and cover science, math, behavior management, history, government, language arts, fine arts, and social studies.

Author : Janette K. Klingner,Sharon Vaughn,Alison Boardman
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781462517374

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Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties, 2/E by Janette K. Klingner,Sharon Vaughn,Alison Boardman Pdf

This practitioner resource and course text has given thousands of K-12 teachers evidence-based tools for helping students--particularly those at risk for reading difficulties--understand and acquire new knowledge from text. The authors present a range of scientifically validated instructional techniques and activities, complete with helpful classroom examples and sample lessons. The book describes ways to assess comprehension, build the skills that good readers rely on, and teach students to use multiple comprehension strategies flexibly and effectively. Each chapter features thought-provoking discussion questions. Reproducible lesson plans and graphic organizers can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Chapters on content-area literacy, English language learners, and intensive interventions. *Incorporates current research on each component of reading comprehension. *Discusses ways to align instruction with the Common Core State Standards. *Additional instructional activities throughout.

Author : Have Fun Have Fun Teaching
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512320226

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Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Workbook by Have Fun Have Fun Teaching Pdf

Have Fun Teaching is very proud to release the Health & Fitness Education Reading Comprehension Workbook! This collection includes 20 Reading Comprehension Stories that showcase healthy living strategies perfect for teaching Health Education! Stories include: food groups, fruits & veggies, eating healthy, getting sick, muscles & bones, heat & lungs, digesting food, calories, vitamins & minerals, growing, exercising, sleeping, running, stretching, walking, sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks, hopping skipping, and team sports. Stories vary in difficulty and are perfect for Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade. This workbook comes complete with 20 Stories, 5 Comprehension Questions per Story, Progress Reports for Keeping Track of Grades, and Answer Key!

Author : Scott G. Paris,Steven A. Stahl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135621612

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Children's Reading Comprehension and Assessment by Scott G. Paris,Steven A. Stahl Pdf

Originating in a recent CIERA conference held at the University of Michigan, this book brings together the nation's most distinguished researchers to examine how readers understand text and how comprehension is assessed. The first part provides both national and historical contexts for the study of reading comprehension. The second part examines how vocabulary, motivation, and expertise influence comprehension, and it includes analyses of the developmental course and correlates of comprehension. Chapters in the third part consider how schools focus on comprehension for instruction and assessment. The fourth part includes chapters on large-scale assessment that analyze how test formats and psychometric characteristics influence measures of reading comprehension. At the end of each part is a commentary--written by an expert--that reviews the chapters, critiques the main points, and synthesizes critical issues. Key features of this outstanding new book include: *Integration of Research and Practice--provides a bridge between conceptual issues studied by researchers concerned with reading comprehension theories and practical issues addressed by educators concerned with classroom instruction and assessment. *Comprehension Focus--provides a thorough history and rigorous research-based analyses of reading comprehension. *Assessment Focus--provides innovative approaches to comprehension assessment that include the influences of vocabulary, decoding, and motivation. *Synthetic Commentaries--provides periodic summaries that analyze and synthesize research, practices, and issues discussed in each part. *Expertise--contributing authors and commentators are highly respected authorities on reading comprehension (see table of contents). This text is appropriate for educational and psychological researchers, reading educators, and graduate students in education and psychology. It is part of the CIERA series, which includes the following volumes: Taylor and Pearson: Teaching Reading: Effective Schools, Accomplished Teachers (2002) Van Kleeck, Stahl, and Bauer: On Reading Books to Children: Parents and Teachers (2003) Hoffman and Schallert: The Texts in Elementary Classrooms (2005)

Author : Cesare Cornoldi,Jane V. Oakhill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136488627

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Reading Comprehension Difficulties by Cesare Cornoldi,Jane V. Oakhill Pdf

Recognizing the characteristics of children with learning disabilities and deciding how to help them is a problem faced by schools all over the world. Although some disorders are fairly easily recognizable (e.g., mental retardation) or very specific to single components of performance and quite rare (e.g., developmental dyscalculia), schools must consider much larger populations of children with learning difficulties who cannot always be readily classified. These children present high-level learning difficulties that affect their performance on a variety of school tasks, but the underlying problem is often their difficulty in understanding written text. In many instances, despite good intellectual abilities and a superficial ability to cope with written texts and to use language appropriately, some children do not seem to grasp the most important elements, or cannot find the pieces of information they are looking for. Sometimes these difficulties are not immediately detected by the teacher in the early school years. They may be hidden because the most obvious early indicators of reading progress in the teacher's eyes do not involve comprehension of written texts or because the first texts a child encounters are quite simple and reflect only the difficulty level of the oral messages (sentences, short stories, etc.) with which the child is already familiar. However, as years go by and texts get more complex, comprehension difficulties will become increasingly apparent and increasingly detrimental to effective school learning. In turn, studying, assimilating new information, and many other situations requiring text comprehension -- from problem solving to reasoning with linguistic contents -- could be affected. Problems with decoding, dyslexia, and language disorders have attracted more interest from researchers than have specific comprehension problems and have occupied more room in specialized journals. Normal reading comprehension has also been a favorite with researchers. However, scarce interest has been paid to subjects who have comprehension difficulties. This book is an attempt to remedy this situation. In so doing, this volume answers the following questions: * Does a reading comprehension problem exist in schools? * How important and widespread is the problem? * Is the problem specific? * How can a reading comprehension difficulty be defined and identified? * Does the "syndrome" have a single pattern or can different subtypes be identified? * What are the main characteristics associated with a reading comprehension difficulty? * When can other well-identified problems add to our understanding of reading comprehension difficulties? * Which educational strategies are effective in preventing and treating reading comprehension difficulties? * What supplementary information can we get from an international perspective?

Author : Hannah Braun, M
Publisher : Zephyros Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 164152295X

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The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 2 by Hannah Braun, M Pdf

The BIGGEST collection of fun-filled activities for reading comprehension! When school is out, learning doesn't have to stop. This big book is filled with engaging activities for 1st graders to get extra reading comprehension practice while having tons of F-U-N too. The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities helps kids learn to really understand what they're reading. Designed to give kids extra practice in key skills for their grade level, this book begins with easy lessons and advances to more challenging readings and exercises to keep your little reader's skills as sharp as their pencils! Inside this reading comprehension book, you'll find: 120 Awesome activities--Fun stories, crosswords, coloring, and more engage kids and make them want to learn. All levels--Kids build comprehension skills as they progress from easy to medium to harder exercises. Key skills--Guide your eager reader retell stories, describe main ideas, compare and contrast, and more with reading comprehension activities that support common core standards. Make extra practice extra fun with each and every reading comprehension activity in this book.

Author : Kelly B. Cartwright
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462551491

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Executive Skills and Reading Comprehension by Kelly B. Cartwright Pdf

"How do K-12 students become self-regulated learners who actively deploy comprehension strategies to make meaning from texts? This cutting-edge guide is the first book to highlight the importance of executive skills for improving reading comprehension. Chapters review the research base for particular executive functions/m-/such as planning, organization, cognitive flexibility, and impulse control/m-/and present practical skills-building strategies for the classroom. Detailed examples show what each skill looks like in real readers, and sidebars draw explicit connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)"--

Author : Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Georgia Earnest García
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462549368

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Expanding Reading Comprehension in Grades 3–6 by Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Georgia Earnest García Pdf

Students in grades 3–6 need to use increasingly sophisticated comprehension skills and strategies as they read and build knowledge across disciplinary content areas. Grounded in research, this book presents effective practices for integrating literacy instruction with literature, science, and social studies. Chapters address text selection, vocabulary development, strategy instruction, discussion formats, writing to express and expand comprehension, assessment, and more. Ways to meet the needs of emergent bilingual and culturally diverse students are highlighted throughout. Ideal for preservice and inservice teachers and professional staff development, the book includes classroom vignettes, text boxes with easy-to-read instructional procedures, and curriculum resources. Helpful reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. See also the authors' related book on the primary grades: Developing Reading Comprehension: Effective Instruction for All Students in PreK-2.