Teaching Comprehension: Strategies That Develop Oral Language, Vocabulary, and Fluency

by Kim Greene (Editor), Laurie Guthrie (Editor), Christina Kotinopoulos (Editor)

Oral language provides a foundation for the development of all reading and writing skills. Based on years of classroom experience, this book shows how to implement engaging oral language activities—such as choral reading, reader’s theater, poetry, presentations, and structured conversations about books—throughout the curriculum and school day. Teachers learn 26 specific ways to use speaking and listening to support the development of comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. The book features step-by-step instructions for using each activity with students in grades K–6.

102 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2005