Strategy Based Reading Instruction

Start off by teaching them the skills and strategies so they can comprehend text better. You're giving them the toolbox for reading comprehension.

Backwards mapping. Always keep the objective in mind.

Easiest and most basic to complex.

Kids DO want to impress you and they DO care...

Just gotta talk to them realistically and set high expectations. Consistent consequences is key.

Time management is key!

Don't get behind!

Crunch time

Sometimes we get rushed, just roll with it. It's okay to move on and get the next answer, as long as you give students the chance to redeem themselves later in the day.

Take with a grain of salt - When a student is not doing well, it can sometimes be attributed to situations at home

Now I don't mean bad situations, but situations like the following:

• Language barrier
• Both parents work constantly
• Parents who have not gone to school (therefore cannot support their child with academic help)
• Unstable household