Developing reading comprehension / Paula J. Clarke [and three others] ; illustrations by Dean Chesher.

"Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11. An in-depth introduction to the 'poor comprehender profile', which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting...

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Online Access: Access E-Book
Access Note:Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff.
Other Authors: Clarke, Paula J., Chesher, Dean
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:"Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11. An in-depth introduction to the 'poor comprehender profile', which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting meaning from text. Sets out a range of practical interventions for improving reading skills in this group - along with comprehensive guidance on assessment and monitoring, and insightful accounts of professionals' experience in delivering the techniques described. Includes an overview of psychological theories of reading comprehension, evaluating their practical applicability. "--
Physical Description:1 online resource (211 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118606735 (e-book)
Access:Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff.