Reading Thematically Related Texts to Develop Knowledge and Comprehension

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      Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      11
    • Sponsoring Agency:
      Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
    • Contract Number:
      R324A110053
      R324A070223
    • Subject Terms:
      Reading Instruction; Intervention; Reading Research; Reading Difficulties; Thematic Approach
    • Accession Number:
      10.1002/trtr.1271
    • ISSN:
      0034-0561
    • Abstract:
      When literacy instruction uses books selected on the basis of thematic content, it can foster the attainment of literacy goals while developing readers' knowledge. This paper provides a rationale for the use of thematically-related texts in literacy instruction and describes some thematic units that have been a part of literacy intervention research with struggling readers. Examples illustrate how to begin with simple texts, read multiple texts on a topic to develop knowledge, include a more challenging, culminating text, and use themes to develop useful genre knowledge. Tips for teachers who wish to develop their own content themes are suggested.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • IES Funded:
      Yes
    • Publication Date:
      2014
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1036957