Reading in a High School Science Classroom

After taking a course about reading in the content areas this teacher began to actively improve what he use to call silent reading in his classroom. This article sums up what he learned fr... See More

After taking a course about reading in the content areas this teacher began to actively improve what he use to call silent reading in his classroom. This article sums up what he learned from that course and how it is using it to improve his student’s active engagement with the material, and understanding of what they are being asked to read. He lists activities that can help his high school students as well as what he has gleaned from the course he took and his experiences afterwards. It is an interesting reflection that might help you utilize and improve your reading assignments in your classroom.

Fabulous Overview of Effective Reading Strategies

Every year I have students who enter my classes that still struggle with comprehending what they read. Because of their difficulties, many simply refuse to read the text at all. This artic... See More

Every year I have students who enter my classes that still struggle with comprehending what they read. Because of their difficulties, many simply refuse to read the text at all. This article provides a great review of the many effective, research-based reading strategies that teachers can use to help their students understand what they are reading. It is helpful for not only high school teachers, but also middle school teachers as well. Those that want to know more about individual reading strategies can explore the reference section of the article.