Quality Comprehension : A Strategic Model of Reading Instruction Using Read-along Guides, Grades 3-6

Improve the comprehension of your intermediate-grade students with the Quality Comprehension Model, a four-part approach to reading comprehension instruction that synthesizes and refines best practices. By using this Model, you will discover how to develop unique solutions for your students individual needs through instruction in key comprehension strategies, independent activities, assessments, and the innovative Read-Along Guide.

The Read-Along Guide is an integral tool that reinforces direct instruction of comprehension strategies and helps you monitor and evaluate your students reading of both fiction and nonfiction texts. Using this tool, your students will be able to demonstrate in writing their use and understanding of the strategies.<pr> You ll also find guidelines to help build your students motivation and background knowledge. A wealth of hands-on material, such as reproducible Read-Along Guides and planning and assessment charts, will help you easily incorporate the Model into your classroom.

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