Maximizing Effectiveness of Reading Comprehension Instruction in Diverse Classrooms

With 8 million students in Grades 4-12 struggling to read on grade level, effective comprehension instruction is a top priority for middle and high school teachers. This teacher-friendly supplemental textbook fully prepares current and future educators to help all students "read to learn." With a strong emphasis on teaching a wide variety of struggling readers, this concise introductory text gives educators research-based knowledge on reading comprehension and the practical instructional techniques they need to explicitly teach comprehension skills. The ideal foundational text on comprehension--and a great resource for in-service educators--this accessible volume equips teachers with the critical background knowledge they need to strengthen every reader's confidence and competence.

GET TEACHERS READY TOUnderstand why some students struggle with comprehensionImprove the comprehension skills of students with learning disabilities and English language learners Promote language development--the foundation of reading comprehensionUnderstand how basic reading skills affect comprehension and are addressed at the secondary levelModify texts and provide accommodations when necessaryIdentify pitfalls to common instructional practices and plan ways to differentiate for a wide range of learnersExplicitly teach key vocabulary words students need to know to be better readersHelp students connect new information to their existing knowledge as they readPlan instruction appropriate for the type of text being usedTeach students how to read strategically and monitor their own comprehensionGet students motivated and engagedand more

TEACHER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Vignettes that model instructional techniques, "Dig Deeper" features with research-based enrichment information, "Practical Applications " features with supplemental information and resources.