Day: June 6, 2018

Reading Comprehension: Questions and Strategies

Do SLPs work on reading comprehension? Yes, SLPs are responsible for oral language (comprehension and expression) and literacy (reading, writing, and spelling). We can offer relevant skills for reading comprehension because we have knowledge of language subsystems (syntax, semantics, morphology, pragmatics) and development. SLPs understand how oral language skills transfer to reading. What is reading comprehension? Reading comprehension is a complex and active process where the reader applies meaning to what they read. What skills are involved in reading comprehension? Attention/memory Decoding Fluency Background/world knowledge Word/vocabulary knowledge What strategies can help develop reading comprehension abilities? There are many evidenced-based strategies that can support children with reading comprehension difficulties. The type of text (narrative or expository) can influence which type of

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