10. Navigating the Depths of Reading Comprehension [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
- Author
- Ciera Harris, Literacy Specialist for Elementary Reading Teachers
- Published
- Wed 06 Dec 2023
- Episode Link
- https://cieraharristeaching.com/10-navigating-the-depths-of-reading-comprehension-the-fab-5-of-literacy-series
What exactly is comprehension in the context of reading? We know that comprehension is the core of literacy. And as teachers, understanding that comprehension is what connects phonemic awareness, phonics, vocab, and fluency together is crucial for effective literacy instruction.
When it comes to improving your students' reading comprehension, even making small changes in your instructional approach can lead to significant improvements. In this episode, we are exploring what comprehension is, challenges in teaching comprehension, what the research says, and strategies you can implement in your classroom to help improve your student's comprehension.
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Episode Highlights:
05:38 - What comprehension really is
09:58 - How comprehension is connected to all other literacy components
14:14 - What challenges teachers face when teaching comprehension
18:41 - The difference between comprehension in early elementary and upper elementary
22:42 - What research says about comprehension and comprehension instruction
28:16 - Strategies you can implement in your classroom to help improve your student's comprehension
Resources:
- Episode 1. Reading Consumption vs. Reading Comprehension
- Episode 6. Deciphering the 5 Pillars: An In-Depth Look at the Components of Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
- Episode 7. Elementary Essentials: How Phonemic Awareness & Phonics Shape Lifelong Readers with Kristina Harrill [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
- Episode 8. Reading Fluency Uncovered [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
- Episode 9. Mastering Vocabulary: A Key to Elementary Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]
- Interactive Read Alouds Mini Lesson Bundle
- Free Close Reading Guidebook
- The Literacy Lounge Facebook group
- Leave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode10
Mentioned in this episode:
The Thinking Reader* is a must-have for teachers looking to bridge the gap between phonics and deep comprehension. Packed with research-backed strategies, this book helps students think critically and truly understand what they read.
https://cieraharristeaching.com/the-thinking-reader/
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