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Session 12: Approach to Comprehension
Instruction Cards
Teacher explains specific
strategies
Teacher models the reasoning
associated with the use of the
strategy
Involves the systematic practice of
new skills
Teacher-scaffolded support
(teacher gradually withdraws the
amount offered to students)
Explanation of strategy conducted
primarily by the teacher
Focus on teachers’ ability to
explain the reasoning and mental
processes involved in successful
reading comprehension
Requires intensive teacher training
Instruction is collaborative in
nature with learning designed to
occur through interactions
Instruction is explicit in nature
Teacher helps students view
reading as a problem-solving
task that necessitates the use of
strategic thinking
Involves much student discussion
Generates high levels of student
involvement and engagement
during reading
An interactive exchange between
learners
From the Professional Development Edition of What Research Has to Say About Reading Instruction (3rd ed.),
© 2009 International Reading Association.
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