There are a number of approaches to helping students organize their thinking and get the most out of textbooks. Some of the strategies, such as the SQ4R process, are useful in upper elementary, middle, high school, and college levels.
You may find the following articles of interest:
- Textbook Reading Strategies Textbook Reading Strategies—>
- Comprehension Instruction: What Makes Sense Now, What Might Make Sense Soon
- Comprehension Instruction: What Works
- Teach the Seven Strategies of Highly Effective Readers(opens in a new window)
- 20 Online Resources on Reading with Comprehension and Engagement
Finally, the Learning Strategies Database at Muskingum College’s Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL) has an excellent website. It has an extremely comprehensive listing of reading comprehension strategies applicable to both secondary and postsecondary instruction. You can also find an excellent library of comprehension articles on our sister site, AdLit.org(opens in a new window).
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