Sabtu, 01 Mei 2010

how to teach reading

Reading comprehension is one of the hot topics of the day,
  1. Build Background Knowledge.This way, students will be able to visualize what they are reading, which is absolutely critical to true comprehension.
  2. Establish a Purpose for Reading
  3. Think Aloud as You Read.Also stop periodically to explicitly review with students what has happened up to that point in the reading. Students who have fallen behind need not be behind during the entire reading. When reviewing, ask students what they have been thinking so far about the text.
Ask students to use a graphic organizer in order to compare the similarities and differences of characters. You can also ask students to compare themselves to a particular character, using the same device.

Students can decide on alternate endings to the story, providing a rational as to why their ending would have been preferable. This helps students analyze the story, in addition to building an emotional connection to reading.

There are many, many other strategies that you can use to enhance your students’ reading comprehension. Try investing in a book, such as the Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists, which offers word frequency lists, evaluation techniques and a plethora of other resources. Teaching reading requires access to a wide variety of strategies, so that the instructor can meet the needs of each of his students. Continue to educate yourself on reading comprehension techniques, and you’ll soon see the results embodied in your students’ reading practices.

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