Reading Comprehension
Balance of direct instruction, guided instruction, independent learning, and student practice
Teacher Role
Guidance
Outline reading structures and how to follow a text
Coaching
Feedback for students
Observe and Monitor Comprehension
Student Role
Relate the different parts of the text together (imagines and words) to better understanding and comprehension
Self-regulate
Follow reading structures as outlined in teaching
Support Techniques
Uninterrupted literacy block each day
Teaching Strategies
Making predictions: Prior to reading
Read-alouds
Guided reading
Shared reading
independent reading
Large-group, small-group, and individual instruction, discussion and collaboration
Partner work
Listening AND Questioning
Metacognition
Identify WHERE and WHAT the difficulty is
Re-read difficult areas for understanding
Look back through the text for better understanding
Look forward through the text for new information for support