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This page consists of ERIC document abstracts of
studies about reading comprehension instructional strategies at the secondary
level. Directions for ordering copies of the full report are provided,
and there are links for direct ordering. The page also supplies links
to the ERIC arranged alphabetically and by catalog number.
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LitSite Alaska supports this web site.
A number of workbook exercises are listed. These exercises employ
writing activities to improve reading comprehension. Each exercise
is based on what newspaper writers know and do. At the bottom of
the page are links to eve more workbook exercises. Some of these
are aimed at multiple levels; others are aimed at elementary and
middle school years, as well as high school.
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Motivational techniques for improving reading are
featured on this site. The site is actually a curriculum unit that
was prepared at the Yale-New Haven Teacher's Institute. In
addition to a full text about the unit there are additional links that
connect the reader to booklets for students, notes and a bibliography.
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West-End has created this web site that is
part of the Strategic Literacy Initiative. The site features related
information based on the theme, Reading Happens in Your Mind, Not in Your
Mouth. Teaching and learning in an urban high school set the backdrop
for the materials featured at this site. The site serves as a professional
development course for teachers who wish to "tackle the problem" of literacy.
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The site contains a research report that examines
the readiness of Latino high school students for college level academic
work based on their reading comprehension and verbal reasoning skills.
College admissions test data and
educational survey data, as well as a summary of researching findings that focus on factors that promote or inhibit the development of comprehension and reasoning skills are explored. The focus is on Latino students. |
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topsHigh School Professional Development
Resources Grades 9-12. This site http://www.ecb.org/professional/high.htm
is a must for educators because it offers a varied menu of information
regarding the integration of technology with high school curriculum.
Online courses, conferences and much more is presented on the home page,
and in topics other than reading. For information about reading comprehension
try this link teaching
reading comprehension. which is presented as online episodes
on the internet. A mini course, 14 episodes include semantic mapping,
strategic reading, seat work activities, and other exciting topics.
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The Connected Classroom's web site is activity
based. You have to scroll through the page, but when you do you find
projects and activities that cross the curriculum. Reading comprehension
is only one of the offerings. Projects and lessons are submitted
by teachers. The site has to be visited often because projects and
activities are updated and change.
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities
supports
this site. The page features an article length report on the topic
of reading comprehension research for students with learning disabilities.
A search tool is included which connects you to related topics of your
choosing. The left margin index connects with other sites of interest
to educators who need information about inclusion.
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The Center for English Learning and Achievement
supports
this web site. It features an article length study by Judith Langer
entitled, Beating the Odds: Teaching Middle and High School Students.
It is possible to use a direct link to the institute to order related materials..
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topsHarvard University supports
a server called learnweb and this site examines computer software designed
to improve literacy. The site presents a study entitled, 28 on 21:
A Content Analysis of Four Reading Comprehension at this link http://learnweb.harvard.edu/2821/c2000_1.cfm..
Another link takes you directly to a study that explores reading comprehension
http://learnweb.harvard.edu/2821/comprehension_intro.cfm. This
study is entitled, 28 takes on 21st Century Reading Instruction.
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topsAn amazing web site!
No aspect of the reading process is missing. Numerous links introduce
you to the basics and the best practices on topics that include, but are
not limited to: phonemic awareness, helping your child, components
of reading, strategic reading, and much more. Supported by the University
of Virginia.
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This is the web site of the High School Educator
http://www.cholla.net/clhs/articles.html The journal has many interesting articles, and this link will connect you to an article on the relationship between reading comprehension and test scores http://www.cholla.net/clhs/articles.html#focus |
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This site explores "the reading debate" and the
nature of reading. More than an interesting philosophical page, the
site, each paragraph is led by a header. The header is actually a
link to further resources that teachers would find helpful in developing
the reading comprehension experiences of students.
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International Reading Association supports
this site. It is actually the site of a conference that focused on
adolescent literacy. By using the search tool on the site you will be able
to locate conference papers that ar related to your reading comprehension
interests in reading comprehension or adolescent reading.
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topsThis web site is supported
by the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Its
journal contains many important resources for educators. This is
one of them. The article included on this page describes how collaborative
learning strategies can enhance reading.
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