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 To: Understand why some students struggle with comprehension Improve the comprehension skills of students with learning disabilities and English language learners Promote language development - the foundation of reading comprehension Understand how basic reading skills affect comprehension and are addressed at the secondary level Modify texts and provide accommodations when necessary Identify pitfalls to common instructional practices and plan ways to differentiate for a wide range of learners Explicitly teach key vocabulary words students need to know to be better readers Help students connect new information to their existing knowledge as they read Teach students how to read strategically and monitor their own comprehension Get students motivated and engaged