Comprehension Builders

Description

This resource focuses on enhancing reading comprehension skills by teaching students effective reading strategies, including making predictions, questioning, and summarizing. It begins with activating prior knowledge through the KWL Chart (Know, Want to know, Learned) and progresses through various phases of practice, including guided and independent exercises. Central to the teaching approach is a passage from a narrative about a pig and the emotional responses of a young girl, Fern, towards it. The resource outlines methods for readers to formulate questions before, during, and after reading to maintain engagement and understanding of the text. Additionally, it distinguishes between main ideas and key details to help students summarize content accurately.