182. What We Need to Understand About Reading Comprehension (And 8 Instructional Strategies)

Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Feb 26 2024 • 32 mins

Well, my friends, we’ve made it to the last pillar of reading, which is reading comprehension. While most would argue that reading comprehension is the most important pillar in a student’s success in reading, it’s actually the last one you should focus on. This is because students need a solid foundation in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary in order to focus on comprehension. To finish out the series, I’m sharing eight reading comprehension strategies to help students become successful readers.

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