making connections
Research Article of the Month: October 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
We highlight the findings of the scientific review article “Reading Comprehension: Core Components and Processes.”
Celebrating Students’ Identities and Experiences With Culturally Relevant Texts
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Selecting stories that reflect students’ interests and backgrounds can be a useful tool for increasing classroom participation and engagement.
The Journey Is the Treasure: Providing Just the Right Amount of Background Knowledge to Support Reading Comprehension
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Young readers can connect their background information to a new text for greater comprehension. Sample lesson plans show how to use this technique in the classroom.