Discussion 6 Subject Area Reading

Discussion #6

Read the articles below. Then answer the questions in your post. Evaluate two other classmates' responses.

Key Literacy Component: Text ComprehensionLinks to an external site.

Guidelines for Teaching Middle and High School Students to Read and Write Well: Six Features of Effective InstructionLinks to an external site.

EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT STRUGGLING READERS.pdf

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Discussion:

 List some things that good readers do

 discuss the reasons that adolescents struggle with text comprehension

 identify the types of activities you could use to help students comprehend text better