Connecting Comprehension Strategies to the Urban Student: Through Conversations and Analogies Engaging Beginnings (Mini-Lessons That Set the Tone for Learning)

By Annika Hardy-Douglas

Any great author knows how important it is to entice their readers as soon as possible. When we read and write the ultimate goal is to keep the attention of our audience. Skilled teachers can relate! In order to engage your students you must have a knack for stepping outside of the box. Sometimes that may require you to invest in the interests of your students, spend more time using a creative approach to introducing a targeted skill or concept, and providing an interesting background for those students that may not have the schema needed to comprehend fully. This book highlights ways that have been proven successful in my experiences working with urban students. I believe an engaging beginning is the prerequisite for great instruction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 21, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524604233

Annika Hardy-Douglas

Annika Hardy-Douglas is a passionate educator who has served students in the Illinois area for over 10 years. A Daughter, Mother, Aunt, Friend, Cousin, and Mentor to people. Currently residing in Springfield, Illinois and a passionate lover of experiences and the lessons that may be gained from each one.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/20/2016

ISBN: 978-1-5246-0424-0 (sc)

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Contents

Acknowledgements

1.   Prelude

2.   What is comprehension?

3.   Predicting

4.   Inference

5.   Summarizing

6.   Cause and Effect

7.   Analyzing

8.   Evaluation

9.   Explain Argumentative Writing

10.   Close Reading

11.   Main Idea

12.   Questioning

13.   Synthesizing

14.   Visualizing

15.   Activating Prior Knowledge (Schema)

16.   Making Connections

17.   Monitor and Clarify

18.   Text Structure

19.   Context Clues

20.   Who wants to use a pencil over an iPad?

21.   Persuasive Writing

22.   Poetic Analysis

23.   Argumentative

24.   Expository

25.   Free Writing

26.   Writing Blogs

Conclusion

Investigative Circle

Questioner

As the Questioner, your job is to generate questions that can be answered through careful investigation. It is wise to form your questions before you read (Based on the Title) during the reading (Based on what you are thinking) and after you have read (Based on what you’re still wondering about)

Below are some sample Question Starters:

Who?

Where?

Which one?

What?

How?

Why?

How much?

How many?

When?

What does this mean?

Which are the facts?

Write in your own words …

How would you explain …?

Write a brief outline …

What do you think could have

happened next?

Who do you think…?

What was the main idea …?

Clarify why …

Illustrate the …

Write at least 5 questions you can share with your group. Discuss possible answers,