Model comprehension with read-aloud/think-aloud demonstrations and strategy mini-lessons¶

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Description¶

Teachers model the comprehension process using read-aloud/think-aloud demonstrations and provide mini-lessons on specific comprehension strategies. This makes expert comprehension processes visible to students within the Strategic Reading block. The strategy is embedded alongside cooperative group work and self-selected reading.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Teacher training in the demonstration technique; two days of start-up and awareness training for all Strategic Reading teachers

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

Ninth graders in high-poverty high schools

Target Learning Goals¶

Reading comprehension strategy use

Tdhs Cooperative Strategic Reading Structure
Reading Workshop

Examples¶

Key Sources¶

Talent Development High School. (2004). Talent Development High School program description and evidence review. https://www.bestevidence.org

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`title`	`Model comprehension with read-aloud/think-aloud demonstrations and strategy mini-lessons`
`description`	`Teachers model the comprehension process using read-aloud/think-aloud demonstrations and provide mini-lessons on specific comprehension strategies.`
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