The Reading Comprehension Blueprint

The Reading Comprehension Blueprint
Author: Nancy Lewis Hennessy
Publisher: Paul H Brookes Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-08
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781681254050

"The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text provides readers with a deeper understanding of reading comprehension and recommendations for developing evidence-based instruction. This organizational framework, aligned with the language comprehension strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope, prompts educators to ask themselves critical questions about vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, students' background knowledge, levels of understanding, and inference. Sample classroom activities, a unit plan, sample lesson plans, and other resources provide valuable models and tools to use for designing and delivering high-quality instruction"--

Practice Makes Perfect Advanced ESL Reading and Comprehension (EBOOK)

Practice Makes Perfect Advanced ESL Reading and Comprehension (EBOOK)
Author: Diane Engelhardt
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0071798870

The challenging exercises and critical vocabulary you need to advance your English skills Created by ESL instructor Diane Engelhardt, Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Reading and Comprehension features lengthy, complex passages to help you develop essential English reading and critical thinking skills. Inside are 15 readings on topics such as DNA evidence, sustainable urban communities, the human genome project, and more--subjects that will keep you engaged as you take your English to the next level. You will get plenty of practice, practice, practice on understanding and comprehending high-level vocabulary through enlightening exercises. You’ll master how to organize information you read, summarize text, and more. Before you know it, your reading skills will be stronger and your comprehension will grow, enabling you to get more out of English-language texts. Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Reading and Comprehension will help you: Build your academic and technical vocabulary Boost your comprehension skills to an advanced level Create reading strategies to use with any difficult text Develop critical thinking skills

Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties, 2/E

Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties, 2/E
Author: Janette K. Klingner
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1462517374

This practitioner resource and course text has given thousands of K-12 teachers evidence-based tools for helping students--particularly those at risk for reading difficulties--understand and acquire new knowledge from text. The authors present a range of scientifically validated instructional techniques and activities, complete with helpful classroom examples and sample lessons. The book describes ways to assess comprehension, build the skills that good readers rely on, and teach students to use multiple comprehension strategies flexibly and effectively. Each chapter features thought-provoking discussion questions. Reproducible lesson plans and graphic organizers can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Chapters on content-area literacy, English language learners, and intensive interventions. *Incorporates current research on each component of reading comprehension. *Discusses ways to align instruction with the Common Core State Standards. *Additional instructional activities throughout.

Practice Makes Perfect Intermediate ESL Reading and Comprehension (EBOOK)

Practice Makes Perfect Intermediate ESL Reading and Comprehension (EBOOK)
Author: Diane Engelhardt
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2013-05-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0071798854

Take your skills to the next level and get more meaning out of the English language Reading English texts that are created especially for ESL students like you is a critical part to learning the language, but that does not mean you have to be bored with the subjects! Created by expert ESL instructor Diane Engelhardt, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Reading and Comprehension features 15 engaging readings on interesting topics such as the technology of 21stcentury deep-sea treasure hunting, Pixar Studios' computer-generated movie magic, the Flying Doctors of Australia, and more. You will, of course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice on understanding and comprehending vocabulary. You'll master how to read for main ideas, summarize texts, make outlines, remember facts and figures, and more. Before you know it, your reading skills will be stronger and your comprehension will grow, enabling you to get more out of English-language texts. Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Reading and Comprehension will help you: Develop your reading comprehension skills at the intermediate level Build your English vocabulary Prepare for the comprehension sections of ESL tests

Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day

Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Author: Learning Express LLC
Publisher: Learning Express (NY)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Reading comprehension
ISBN: 9781576858998

Quick and concise reading comprehension practice, with a pretest, lessons & exercises, a posttest, and access to a free, online, practice center.

No Excuses!

No Excuses!
Author: Brian Tracy
Publisher: Vanguard
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2010-05-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593156138

Includes sections on self-discipline and personal success; business, sales and finances; and the good life.

Reading with Meaning

Reading with Meaning
Author: Debbie Miller
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1003844111

Ten years since her first edition, author Debbie Miller returns with Reading with Meaning, Second Edition: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades to share her new thinking about reading comprehension strategy instruction, the gradual release of responsibility instructional model, and planning for student engagement and independence.Reading with Meaning , Second Edition delves into strategy and how intentional teaching and guided practice can provide each child a full year of growth during their classroom year. New in this edition are lesson planning documents for each chapter that include guiding questions, learning targets, and summative assessments, as well as new book title recommendations and updated FAQ's from the first edition.Also included are strategic lessons for inferring, determining the importance in each text, and synthesizing information. Teachers can help students make their thinking visible through oral, written, artistic, and dramatic responses and provide examples on how to connect what they read to their own lives.In this book, Miller reflects on her professional experiences and judgement along withcurrent research in the field. She provides a guide for any teacher hoping to build student relationships and develop lifelong independent learners.

High School Reading Comprehension

High School Reading Comprehension
Author: Jonathan D. Kantrowitz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2014-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9780782713220

This extraordinary reading comprehension workbook provides extensive practice for the essential skills of critical thinking and literary analysis at the high school level. Students will read a variety of passages and respond to multiple-choice and open-ended questions in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Students will learn to master selecting and applying the appropriate reading strategies to best understand and examine reading passages. Skills covered include analyzing conflict, plot, and setting; interpreting the main idea; making inferences; drawing conclusions; evaluating the author's craft and style; identifying mood and tone; and analyzing figurative language. Also great for home schooling!

Close Reading with Paired Texts Level K

Close Reading with Paired Texts Level K
Author: Lori Oczkus
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1493861905

Teach kindergarten students close reading strategies that strengthen their fluency and comprehension skills! Students will read and analyze various types of texts to get the most out of the rich content. Their reading skills will improve as they answer text-dependent questions, compare and contrast texts, and learn to use close reading strategies on their own! The lessons are designed to make close reading strategies accessible, interactive, grade appropriate, and fun. The lesson plans are easy to follow, and offer a practical model built on research-based comprehension and fluency strategies.

English Reading Comprehension Workbook for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade

English Reading Comprehension Workbook for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade
Author: Jennifer Rose
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre:
ISBN:

Mastering reading comprehension is now easier than ever. This book presents short; concise stories in an engaging format that leads to success. Interesting stories make it easy for children to try; practice and improve reading comprehension skills. Knowledge and confidence will grow with each new story. It is an educational book; developed to assist parents; teachers; and caregivers in teaching their children to learn the essential skill of reading comprehension. Help children master reading comprehension skills while building confidence and inspiring achievement!Product Details: * 37 topics with questions and answers* Each page has cartoon pictures with 2 languages* 112 BLACK & WHITE pages printed on bright white smooth paper* Premium matte cover finish* Perfect for all lettering mediums* Large format 8.5" x 11.0" (215mm x 280mm) pages.