Friday, August 17, 2012

Learning to Comprehend




Comprehension Keystones



&     Comprehension learning begins at

birth.

               Benson, 1997 & 2000



&     Comprehension instruction begins in

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

Pearson, 2005; Fielding & Pearson, 1994; Duke,   2000 & 2002



&     One is never done getting better at

comprehending.

Handbook of Reading Research, 2000 & 2002; Allington (2012)



&     Comprehension learning is launched

and nurtured by living with mentors. Demonstration, passion sharing and fellowship are essential.                              Clay; Mooney; Fountas & Pinnell, 1997; Pressley; Vygotsky; Pearson & Gallagher, 1983



&     Comprehenders fuel their work with

intention and confidence.

            Benson, 1997; Jackson, 2002; Cooper, 2004











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