Beyond the Text: Enhancing Reading Comprehension for Middle and High Schoolers

Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Presenter
60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.93
Course rating
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Description

Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that forms the backbone of academic success and lifelong learning. For middle and high school students, honing these skills is crucial as they encounter more complex texts. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore tools and strategies to foster a deeper understanding of texts, improve critical thinking, and enhance overall reading proficiency. Get ready to uncover a treasure trove of resources that will boost reading comprehension skills and cultivate a love for reading among adolescents and teens that will last a lifetime! Shelly's expertise in literacy instruction will empower you to redefine your approach to teaching reading and make a profound impact on your students' educational journey.

Objectives

Recall the various reading strategies and techniques discussed in the webinar for enhancing comprehension. Understand the significance of reading comprehension in promoting academic growth, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for reading. Apply a diverse range of reading strategies and literary analysis techniques in your teaching. Analyze the benefits of differentiated instruction and its impact on student engagement and comprehension. Create a personalized plan for enhancing reading comprehension in your middle and high school classroom. Evaluate the impact of your teaching strategies on students' reading proficiency, critical thinking, and passion for reading.

Key Take Aways

• Understand the essential elements of reading comprehension, including decoding, vocabulary development, making inferences, and text analysis. • Explore approaches, such as think aloud and annotation, that encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and connect prior knowledge to enhance comprehension. • Discover methods to help students take meaningful notes while reading, encouraging retention of essential information, and facilitating critical analysis. • Learn effective integration of technology tools and resources to expand students' vocabulary and reinforce reading comprehension skills.

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Meet

Shelly Sanchez Terrell

Shelly Sanchez Terrell is an award-winning digital innovator, author, and STEM teacher who has trained educators in over 20 countries. Her accolades include Woman of the Year by NAPW, a Bammy Award, and recognition as the founder of #Edchat and a leader in teacher-driven professional development.
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Digital Innovator and STEM Educator

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