Developing Reading Comprehension: Effective Instruction for All Students in Prek-2

by Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl and Georgia Earnest Garcia

Book Overview

Early literacy instruction typically emphasizes foundational skills--often at the expense of engaging young children in reading and supporting their comprehension of different types of texts. This book explains the essential elements of comprehension and shares a wealth of classroom-tested instructional practices. It presents developmentally informed strategies for scaffolding comprehension skills, using content to promote engagement, and implementing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462519768
• ISBN13: 9781462519767
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.9"