Developing Reading Comprehension

by Paula J. Clarke, Emma Truelove, Charles Hulme

Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11.An in-depth introduction to the 'poor comprehender profile', which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting meaning from text.Sets out a range of practical interventions for improving reading skills in this group - along with comprehensive guidance on assessment and monitoring, and insightful accounts of professionals' experience in delivering the techniques described.Includes an overview of psychological theories of reading comprehension, evaluating their practical applicability.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Wsclai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some useful strategies to develop reading comprehension in children and they are transferable to teaching older ESL students.