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What Students Need for Effective Comprehension & Writing in the Classroom
Today, we’re diving right into a pretty loaded topic! We wanted to start the conversation around what students need in order to effectively comprehend lessons in the classroom and what they need to be able to write effectively to demonstrate their knowledge.
Now obviously, this isn’t something we can fully communicate/solve in a single blog post. But … we do have a really good starting point! And, don’t worry, we also have some really good follow-up coming your way!
Reading Comprehension: Finding the Main Idea, Details, and Summarizing
Just because a student’s decoding becomes more accurate and their fluency (reading speed & accuracy combined) improves does not mean that the child will magically understand everything they are reading. Read on to see how you can support reading comprehension skills for your students.
1 Reason Your Comprehension Instruction May Not Be Getting You The Results You Want
Unlock the secrets to effective comprehension instruction! Learn how to craft measurable goals that go beyond personal connections and questioning to truly enhance students' understanding of text. Explore practical strategies like using graphic organizers and precise measurement tools to foster deeper comprehension skills.