![]() But what exactly do readers think about? That’s where the comprehension strategies come into play. ![]() We don’t just “bark words”, we make meaning. Kids need to know that reading equals thinking. After she asked the class, “What is reading?” and listened to all our answers, she said, “If you really boil it all the way down, reading equals thinking.” That really stuck with me. Reading Comprehension: Reading Equals ThinkingĪ long time ago, a professor of mine said something I’ve never forgotten. What should you do? Where do you start? This can be tricky because, for the most part, comprehension is silent and can feel a little abstract.Ĭlick on each highlight link below to hop over to the resource or article mentioned in this list. “But I just don’t get it.'” Ever heard that phrase before from a student or your own child? If you’ve worked with teaching reading to kids very long, you are sure to have encountered a child who struggles to comprehend or making meaning of what he’s reading. I’d like to share some reading comprehension resources that can help you with teaching comprehension.
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