Reading Comprehension: 
The Thinking Process Approach

Preview to Connect  *  Questioning  *  Connect to Question
Question to Infer *  Infer to Visualize *  Summarizing and Synthesis

"Research …demonstrates the need to present comprehension as an ever-changing interaction of thought processes. Such instruction must be neither too prescriptive or too free-flowing….This approach is defined as the development of students’ abilities to engage an effective set of thought processes at strategic points in a text to make rich, valid meanings” (Block & Johnson, 2002).

                                    Orientation Seminar:
                                         Full or Half Day 

Because reading is a complex cognitive activity, the structures that present and reinforce reading skills must match student reading levels and gradually move from whole class instruction to opportunities of small group practice and individual accountability. Likewise, tools that measure reading achievement must match instruction while providing opportunities for reading growth and reflective metacognitive thought.

Seminar Overview 

• What is Comprehension Strategies & How Do They Work?
  • Preview to Connect
  • Questioning
  • Connect to Question
  • Question to Infer
  • Infer to Visualize
  • Summarizing and Synthesis 
• Scaffold Learning: The Three Lesson Types
  • Teachers and students: Think Aloud
  • Teachers with students: Shared Readings
  • Students with students: Flexible Groups 
• Scaffold Materials: The Three Lesson Tools
  • Engaging Visuals
  • Engaging Text
  • Engaging Content