Identify the Author's Purpose 1) First read the book/chapter title and first paragraph. Ask yourself what you will learn and what the author is trying to tell you. 2) Is the author telling a story? Describing an event or sequence of events? Trying to convi... View More
Identify the Author's Purpose 1) First read the book/chapter title and first paragraph. Ask yourself what you will learn and what the author is trying to tell you. 2) Is the author telling a story? Describing an event or sequence of events? Trying to convi... View More
All students through middle school, even if reading at grade level Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn reading fluency and not just comprehension, as important for all students through middle school. 2)Model and Practice: a) Just as schools regular... View More
If your student is reading below grade level or has a diagnosed verbal learning difference Teach It! 1)Objective: Students with reading disabilities or who struggle with reading comprehension will benefit from continued oral reading practice through high s... View More
If your student is struggling with reading fluency or efficient decoding Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn and apply phonics-based decoding strategies when they encounter unfamiliar words in reading. 2)Instruction and Practice: Guide students to us... View More
If your student has difficulty discerning the most important details in the reading Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will practice recognizing which details are most important to support the main themes of the story. 2) Direct Instruction: a) Create an outli... View More
If your student struggles with reading comprehension or isn't interested in the book topic Instruction and Practice 1) Objective: Give students context and the opportunity to make predictions before they begin reading to increase initial engagement and impr... View More
If you want to increase engagement in the story, with a particular focus on character development Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Helping students build empathy for the characters in fiction stories will support their interest in the reading, and help ... View More