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What are some examples of comprehension skills that can be taught and applied to all reading situations?
Examples of comprehension skills that can be taught and applied to all reading situations include: information gathering, making inferences, summarizing, identifying main ideas and supporting details, and making connections between text and prior knowledge.
Why do English language learners often have problems mastering science, math, or social studies concepts?
English language learners often have problems mastering science, math, or social studies concepts because they cannot comprehend the textbooks for these subjects.
Who will benefit from explicit instruction of comprehension skills?
ELLs at all levels of English proficiency, and literacy, will benefit from explicit instruction of comprehension skills along with other skills.
What is information reading or expository reading?
Information reading or expository reading refers to comprehending text that provides information and facts, such as textbooks.
What do ELL students still need even if they have been mainstreamed after some time?
ELL students will still need a lot of vocabulary development and teaching of comprehension strategies even if they have been mainstreamed after some time.
Test your reading comprehension skills as an English language learner with this quiz! Improve your ability to understand science, math, and social studies concepts by practicing comprehension strategies. Perfect for ELLs of all levels.
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