You are at an interview for a position as a fourth-grade teacher. The principal asks you how you would foster students' comprehension of informational text. Identify and explain three activities that you could discuss in your reply to this question. Be sure to support your response with theory.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may vary, but responses should cover the following:See Figure 9-6.

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