Reading Comprehension Strategies
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Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies
Summary
Comprehension should always be the primary focus when teaching reading. Reading lacks value if a child cannot understand the material. This article outlines essential reading comprehension strategies and explains their use.
Pre-Reading Strategies
Before reading, encourage children to make predictions based on the book's title or cover illustration. They can also guess what might happen using the synopsis on the back cover. Discuss these predictions with them, asking for reasons to justify their thoughts. Create a prediction chart with columns like "Predictions" and "What Happened." Students can adjust their predictions as they read.
Focus During Reading
Teach older readers to pay attention to the story's setting?"the time and place?"as well as the characters and plot. Understanding these elements is crucial for grasping the story.
Pre-Reading Research
Allow older children to research the topic before reading. This enhances comprehension by connecting the story to their prior knowledge.
Vocabulary Building
Introduce new vocabulary before reading. Break words into syllables, use flashcards, and have students find definitions in the dictionary. This groundwork makes reading smoother.
Post-Reading Activities
After reading, engage children in oral and written retellings of the story. Use traditional comprehension questions or oral discussions. Post-reading research can also be effective.
Story Dramatization
Encourage group activities where children act out the story, taking turns with different characters.
Story Mapping
Have students create story maps to summarize and identify key events at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
Art-Literature Connection
Incorporate an art element by asking students to draw or paint their favorite scenes. They can also write about their artwork to build a connection between reading and writing.
By using these strategies, educators can help students enhance their understanding and enjoyment of reading.
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