Improving comprehension
Subtitle: 10 research-based principles : work from the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement
By: Gerald Duffy, editor
Contributors: Duffy, Gerald G; Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement; National Education Association of the United States
Series: NEA professional library; NEA success in reading series
Publisher: National Education Association of the United States
Published: 2003
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: Reading comprehension
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-72)
Table of contents: value: Part One: The Foundations of comprehension. Principle 1. Oral language and vocabulary are the basis of comprehension; value: Principle 2. Comprehension is a developmental process; value: Principle 3. Comprehension is taught in all grades and subjects; value: Part Two: Preparing for comprehension instruction. Principle 4. Comprehension instruction begins with assessment; value: Principle 5. Comprehension instruction requires text analysis; value: Principle 6. Comprehension is enhanced when students are engaged and motivated; value: Part Three. Teaching comprehension.  Principle 7. Conversations about text promote comprehension; value: Principle 8. Guided techniques and coaching promote comprehension; value: Principle 9. Explicit explanations and scaffolding promote comprehension; value: Principle 10. Teacher professional learning promotes comprehension