Maximizing Effectiveness of Reading Comprehension Instruction in Diverse Classrooms

Book excerpt: With many students in Grades 4 - 12 struggling to read on grade level effective comprehension instruction is a top priority for mddle 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 in 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 kowledge they need to strengthn every readers's confidence and competence. Get teachers ready to: understand why some students struggle with comprehension; improve the comprehension skills of students with learning disabilties and English language learners; promote language development; identify pitfalls to common instructional practices and plan ways to differentiate for a wide range of learners; plan instruction appropriate for the type of text being used; and more. Teacher-friendly features include: vignettes that model instructional techniques; "Dig Deeper" features with research-based enrichment information; "Practical Applications" features with supplemental information and resources.