ERIC Number: EJ961043
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr
Pages: 9
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Reading Comprehension: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
McLaughlin, Maureen
Reading Teacher, v65 n7 p432-440 Apr 2012
In this article, the author proposes ten principles through which she examines the essentials of teaching reading comprehension. Topics explored include the nature of reading comprehension and the roles of good readers and influential teachers. Related issues include motivation, comprehension strategies, explicit instruction, and vocabulary. Finally, multiple representations of thinking, assessment, and comprehending at deeper levels are discussed.
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading, Reading Instruction, Educational Principles, Teaching Methods, Role Perception, Reading Motivation, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary Development, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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