Helping Students Become Independent Readers

This resource includes some great and varied reading comprehension strategies. When used together throughout the year, these strategies guide students in becoming more independent readers a... See More

This resource includes some great and varied reading comprehension strategies. When used together throughout the year, these strategies guide students in becoming more independent readers and aid in increasing their understanding of their reading. Although this resource is intended for middle school students, I could very easily use the strategies in my high school science classroom.

Reading Into Science: Making It Meaningful

With our district focused on literacy finding a resource such as this article was right on time. Although it was short in length, which I liked, it offered very good strategies to use in pr... See More

With our district focused on literacy finding a resource such as this article was right on time. Although it was short in length, which I liked, it offered very good strategies to use in promoting reading in science classes. There is something for any level of student.

A 'Must' Read!

From cooperative ideas to independent strategies, this article does a nice job of providing suggestions for hooking and holding scholars’ attention with informational text. It encourages stu... See More

From cooperative ideas to independent strategies, this article does a nice job of providing suggestions for hooking and holding scholars’ attention with informational text. It encourages students to take more ownership for their thinking and learning, and the tips are definitely applicable to any academic classroom.

Meaningful Reading Strategy

I really enjoyed the ideas expressed in the article and plan to use it in my classroom. The article outlines Cooperative Group Strategies teachers can use to engage thier students in the lea... See More

I really enjoyed the ideas expressed in the article and plan to use it in my classroom. The article outlines Cooperative Group Strategies teachers can use to engage thier students in the learning process. I consider this a must read!!

Reading Strategies

I am considering starting reading centers for textbook reading and note-taking skill development in my classrooms. This article offers three different strategies – two unique styles of coop... See More

I am considering starting reading centers for textbook reading and note-taking skill development in my classrooms. This article offers three different strategies – two unique styles of cooperative groups and independent reading work. Each strategy is written with clear directions and example on how to implement it. The strategies, while written for middle grades, could be modified to fit early elementary through high school. I am looking forward to trying these in learning centers.