Blake's Comprehension Guide (Paperback)

Paperback. This guide is a vital reference for anyone wanting to improve their r eading comprehension. It clearly explains the range of strategies requir ed to be an effective reader. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1 -- covers a variety of social and cu ltural contexts and explores the differences between printed, visual and non-verbal texts. Section 2 -- focuses on developing specific strategies that can be applied to a broad range of f iction and non-fiction text types. These include: Previewin g Making connections Predicting Visualising Monitoring Reflecting Retelling Summa rising Each section contains simple definitions, sample te xts and a quick TRY THIS quiz to allow students to consolidate and test their new knowledge. The book also includes: a comprehensiv e glossary a detailed index Australian Curriculum corr elations answers for all TRY THIS quizzes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.