I have often found that kiddos like these benefit from explicit instruction in text structure.? Focus on a particular structure, e.g., realistic fiction/narrative - identify the elements and provide a visual/graphic organizer to scaffold the understanding of the structure.? By having an understanding of the structure of the text, they have a way to organize their thinking which then permits them to make connections, summarize, etc.
It takes time and focus, but it does work. Martha -----Original Message----- From: Emily Welch <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:07 am Subject: [MOSAIC] How to teach comprehension to fluent reader I am a third grade teacher with a class made up largely of English language learners . I have one student who has continuously challenged me this year. She is a fluent reader (latest assessment on a grade level text was 97% accuracy and 106 wcpm), but her comprehension is terrible. Even when I allow her to use a book to retell/answer questions/etc, she still struggles with even the most basic of comprehension skills. I have tried a variety of things throughout the year that my other students seem to benefit from, but I just haven't found what works for this particular student. Please let me know of any strategies you have found that work to help an already fluent reader comprehend what she is reading. Thank you!!! Emily Welch Third Grade Russell Jones Elementary _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
