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Comprehension Strategies
Retell and Summarize Determine the Main Idea Visualize events Question the author Make Connections Compare to other texts Whenever possible, use an ANCHOR CHART Click ‘anchor chart’ ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Explicitly teaching words supports language development, but using the word in context allows for a deeper level of understanding. English language learners benefit from the…
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Children’s Books for Visualization
When a child is able to form an image in their mind, it helps them understand what they are reading. It provides a context based on the child’s prior knowledge. Teachers can lead students to visualize by reading aloud and having students either draw what they “see,” write about it, or discuss with a partner.…
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Check for Understanding!!
After you teach a lesson, even a mini-lesson, always make sure you scan your group to insure they have a clear understanding of what you have taught. Moving on without a check does a disservice to students. Form a small group to reteach the lesson. The hand method is a good visual that goes a…
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Quick Check for Understanding
After you teach a lesson, even a mini-lesson, always make sure you scan your group to insure they have a clear understanding of what you have taught. Moving on without a check does a disservice to students. Form a small group to reteach the lesson. The hand method is a good visual that goes a…
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