Practice Brief-Struggling Readers.pdf

Multi-Component Comprehension Strategy InstructionMulti-component strategies combine several comprehension strategies into anorganizational system, or plan, for reading. For example, over time teachersprovide instruction in previewing, mental imagery, main idea, questioning, andsummarizing. Recommended instructional practices:• Give students adequate instruction to become proficient in each strategybefore combining strategies in a multi-component approach.• Engage students actively in using multiple strategies through cooperativelearning, group discussions, and other interactive modes.• Support students in generalizing strategy use across contexts. The goal isfor students to apply strategies independently and automatically wheneverthey are reading; they need support and practice to generalize skills.• Teach students to self-regulate their use of strategies. They should knowwhich strategy to use, when to use it, and why. To benefit from readingstrategies, readers must be flexible so that they can shift their approach ifone strategy or technique is not working.26