What are the six steps in teaching a comprehension strategy?

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

The steps in teaching a comprehension strategy are as follows:
1 Introduce the strategy (explain what the strategy is, why it is being taught, how it will benefit students, and when and where it might be used)
2 Demonstrate and model the strategy (show how the strategy is put to use, model the process, and do a think-aloud as you demonstrate the strategy)
3 Guided practice (guidance might be tightly structured initially, so gradually turn over more responsibility to students) (includes collaborative practice)
4 Independent practice and application (have the students apply the strategy to a variety of materials and to other content areas)
5 Assessment and reteaching (observe students to see if they apply the strategy effectively, conduct a written assessment, then reteach and review if necessary)
6 Ongoing reinforcement and implementation (continue to review the strategy now and then, and remind students to use it, incorporating cues if needed)