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Presents enactment techniques that help students use a range of visualizations strategies to the books they read to help improve their comprehension.
First published in 2007. The focus of this book is on the cognitive processes involved in comprehension, and moreover, on techniques that help readers improve their ability to comprehend text and it is also on reading comprehension strategies. Indeed, the use of effective reading comprehension strategies is perhaps the most important means to helping readers improve comprehension and learning from text.
Online text visualization tools are a recent phenomenon on the World Wide Web. The potential of these tools to improve reading comprehension has not yet been empirically researched. Therefore, this book investigates if online text visualization tools can help to improve reading comprehension. In the empirical research a quasi-experimental method was applied. The data were collected via tests distributed among the students of an experimental group and a control group. The results of the tests show that both groups improved during the practice on the same topic. However, the students of the experimental group who had training with the tools improved more than the students of the control group. According to the results, the use of text visualization tools helped the students of the experimental group to improve their reading comprehension.
Does your learner need help with reading comprehension? Visualization skills are vital for fast and efficient comprehension. Visualization Skills for Reading Comprehension builds this key skill quickly and efficiently. Visualizing is the ability to create mental pictures in our heads based on the text we read or the words we hear. It is one of the key skills required for reading comprehension. Students who visualize as they read not only have a richer reading experience but can recall what they have read for longer periods of time. Moreover, having a strong mental image of a text allows students to more accurately and effectively answer Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions, such as inferencing, prediction, etc. If your learner struggles with reading comprehension, working on visualization skills should be high on your list of priorities. Visualization Skills for Reading Comprehension provides step-by-step activities to quickly build the ability to visualize information while reading. Key details of this workbook are: Suitable for 1-1 or classroom use Gradually increments difficulty No-prep. No extra materials required Small chunks. Our worksheets are designed for
The primary grades have historically focused the majority of reading instruction on phonics, word recognition, and fluency. This study concentrated effort on instructing primary-aged students how to become active readers in order to improve their reading comprehension. Visualization was the specific strategy used throughout this six week study conducted with twenty-two students in a rural school district setting. Data collection involved both qualitative and quantitative data. The students showed an increase in test scores as well as enthusiasm and engagement during reading time. The study suggests the appropriateness of instructing primary students in comprehension strategies.
Does your learner need help with reading comprehension? Visualization skills are vital for fast and efficient comprehension. More Visualization Skills for Reading Comprehension builds on our best-selling 'Visualization Skills' workbook to provide more scaffolded practice for learners building their comprehension skills. The first quarter of this workbook mimics the step-by-step activities found in the original workbook, building visualization skills from single words to 2-sentence paragraphs. Those who have completed the first workbook can use these early pages as a review. If this section moves too fast for your learner, the original 'Visualization Skills' workbook may be a more successful choice. The remainder of the book builds skill from 2-sentence paragraphs to short multi-paragraph texts. This positions your learner for a successful transition to real books. Why are Visualization Skills Important? Visualizing is our ability to create mental pictures in our heads based on the text we read or the words we hear. It is one of the key skills required for reading comprehension. Students who visualize as they read not only have a richer reading experience but can recall what they have read for longer periods of time. Moreover, having a strong mental image of a text allows students to more accurately and effectively answer Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions, such as inferencing, prediction, etc. If your learner struggles with reading comprehension, working on visualization skills should be high on your list of priorities. Key details of this workbook are: Suitable for 1-1 or classroom use Gradually increments difficulty No-prep. No extra materials required Small chunks. Our worksheets are designed for 'six-minute sessions.' Anytime you have a spare moment, your learner can accomplish the next incremental step in their learning journey. The ability to visualize as you read is key for school and learning success. Support your struggling readers with this fun, engaging workbook that will build your learner's ability and confidence in this important skill. Kindle Users: This workbook is designed to be equally effective whether you write in the print version or use your own paper with the Kindle version. Grab this easy-to-use and effective workbook today and get your learner on the road to success.
Develops concept imagery: the ability to create mental representations and integrate them with language. This sensory-cognitive skill underlies language comprehension and higher order thinking for students of all ages.
