Comprehension Strategies
Comprehension is arguably the most important aspect of reading, since it is the end goal of reading. Although phonics, vocabulary, and other components influence comprehension, without comprehension the other components are not beneficial to the student.
Teach students what good readers do. Good readers have a purpose for reading. Good readers make connections with the text. Good readers think about what they are reading and if it makes sense. Good readers reread sections when their mind wanders or when the text is confusing. Good readers think about what they read after they finish reading. Good readers read for a variety of reasons: to learn, to entertain, etc.
Use strategies before, during, and after reading in order to teach students what good readers do, and to maximize comprehension.
Teach students what good readers do. Good readers have a purpose for reading. Good readers make connections with the text. Good readers think about what they are reading and if it makes sense. Good readers reread sections when their mind wanders or when the text is confusing. Good readers think about what they read after they finish reading. Good readers read for a variety of reasons: to learn, to entertain, etc.
Use strategies before, during, and after reading in order to teach students what good readers do, and to maximize comprehension.
Narrative Texts
Narrative texts have a story line with characters.
Expository Texts
Expository texts are informational and teach the reader something.
