50 Strategies for Improving Vocabulary, Comprehension and Fluency

Name: 50 Strategies for Improving Vocabulary, Comprehension and Fluency
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ISBN: 9780131712058

ISBN-10: 0131712055

ISBN-13: 9780131712058

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Michael L. Jordan, Adrienne L. Herrell

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This book offers step-by-step instructional procedures for developing key reading skills for comprehension, vocabulary and fluency.nbsp;The 50 strategies in this book are designed to support teachers in assessing the strategies currently used by students. The teacher can then use the knowledge gained through assessment to help students:nbsp; *learn to process text, * use the comprehension processes that strong readers use, and * acquire vocabulary and fluency in a way that will support their comprehension and overall learning in the classroom and in life.nbsp;Inservice Teachers and Reading/Literacy Specialists.

Book details

List price: $50.80
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English



Introduction



Word- and Sentence-Level Comprehension



Collecting Words: Learning the Nuances of Word Meanings


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Structural Analysis: Focusing on the Meaning of Word Parts


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Word Mapping: Exploring Word Meanings and Applications


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Word Origin Studies: Linking Word Histories and Roots to Word Comprehension


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Vocabulary Processing: Multiple Strategies Approach


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Text Talk: Scaffolding Comprehension through Oral Discussion


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Microselection: Introducing the Concepts of Key Words and Main Ideas


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Fluency Strategies: Multiple Approaches


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Paragraph-Level Comprehension



Anaphoric Relations: Word Substitutions


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Connectives: Focusing on Words That Support Cohesion and Inference


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Text Charting: Exploring the Connections among Sentences


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Inferences: Filling in the Missing Pieces


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Read, Pair, Share: Working with a Partner to Answer Questions


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Cooperative Scripts: Working in Pairs to Improve Comprehension and Recall


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Gist (Generating Interaction between Schemata and Text): Making Comprehension Connections


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Integrating Background Knowledge



Predicting: Using Past Experiences to Support Comprehension


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Perspective Taking: Getting into the Minds of the Characters


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Double-Entry Journals: Connecting Experiences to Text


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Read/Think Aloud: Emphasizing Connections and Thought Processes


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Series Book Studies: Building Background Knowledge through Familiar Story Elements


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Intertextual Studies: Comparing Story Elements to Build Comprehension


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Graphic Organizers: Visually Representing Ideas, Text, and Connections


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Critical Reading: Analyzing Text through Higher-Level Thinking Activities


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Imagination, Images, and Interaction: Creating and Describing Mental Pictures


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Holistic Comprehension



KWL Charts: Supporting Comprehension into, through, and beyond Reading


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Data Charts: Organizing Information to Aid Comprehension and Recall


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Drama Centers: Building Comprehension through Active Processing


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Story Retelling Boxes: Using Props to Reenact Stories


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Script Writing: Investigating and Analyzing Text


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Reader's Theare: Using Active Reading Processes to Enhance Comprehension


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Story Structure Studies: Recognizing and Building on Narrative Story Elements


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Text Mapping: A Traveler's Guide to Comprehension


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Summarization: Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Nips: An Interactive Support Strategy for Comprehening "Tough" Text


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Self-Monitoring Strategies



Cross-Checking: Self-Monitoring at the Sentence Level


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Periodic Paraphrasing: Monitoring Your Own Understanding


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Self-Monitoring through Imaging and Interacting: Demonstrating Understanding


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Note Taking: Identifying and Monitoring Understanding of Important Information


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Reciprocal Teaching: A Cooperative Approach to Comprehension Monitoring


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Fix-Up Strategies: Knowing What to Do When Reading Doesn't Make Sense


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



SQ4R: Studying for Comprehension and Memory


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Assessment to Inform Instruction



Literacy Observation Checklists: Observing and Conferencing to Document and Set Goals


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Vocabulary Rating: Assessing Word Understanding and Use


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Retelling for Assessment: Using Free Recall to Determine Depth of Understanding


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Comprehension Style Assessment: How Does the Reader Construct Meaning?


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Cloze Assessment: Evaluating the Use of Comprehension Processes


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Think-Aloud: Assessing Comprehension Strategy Use


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Process Questions: Identifying Metacognitive Strategies


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Question-Answer Relationships: Identifying Question Types and Locating Answers


Step by Step


Applications and Examples



Element Interviews: Engaging Students in Interactions Centered on Story Elements


Step by Step


Applications and Examples