Teaching Comprehension bro-WPS Office.pptx

Reviewer in Teaching Comprehension

1. Teaching Comprehension Skill to Beginning Reader(Getting the Main Idea) Report by : Valen John C. Legaspi

2. How to teach comprehension skill in the beginning reader? Teaching comprehension skills to beginning readers is crucial for building a strong foundation in reading. Here are some effective strategies to help you teach comprehension skills to beginning readers:

3. Before reading 1. Set a purpose: Explain the purpose of reading and what they can expect to learn. 2. Build background knowledge: Provide background information about the topic or story to help them connect with the text. 3. Preview the text: Show them the title, pictures, and headings to generate interest and curiosity.

4. During reading 1. Read aloud: Read the text aloud to them, and then have them read it themselves. 2. Stop and ask questions: Stop at various points in the text and ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking. 3. Discuss vocabulary: Discuss unfamiliar vocabulary words and their meanings.

5. After reading 1. Retell the story: Ask them to retell the story in their own words, highlighting key events and characters. 2. Ask comprehension questions: Ask questions that require them to think critically about the text, such as: - What was the main idea of the story? - Who were the main characters? - What happened in the story? - Why did the characters do what they did? 3. Make connections: Encourage them to make connections between the text and their own experiences or prior knowledge

6. Remember: By implementing these strategies, you can help beginning readers develop their comprehension skills and become confident, lifelong readers.

7. What are the ways in getting the main idea of the topic? 1. Read the Title and Headings The title and headings often provide a clear indication of the main idea. 2. Identify the Topic Sentence The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph or section, and it states the main idea. 3. Look for Repetition Repetition of key words or phrases can indicate the main idea.

8. 4. Identify the Author's Purpose Understanding the author's purpose can help you identify the main idea. 5. Read the Introduction and Conclusion The introduction and conclusion often provide a summary of the main idea. 6. As you read, ask yourself questions like: What is the author trying to say? What is the main point? What is the central idea? 7. Summarize the Text Try to summarize the text in your own words. This can help you identify the main idea.

9. 8. Look for Signal Words Signal words like "however," "in addition," and "meanwhile" can indicate a shift in the main idea. 9. Identify the Supporting Details Supporting details can help you understand the main idea. 10. Use Visual Aids Visual aids like diagrams, charts, and pictures can help you understand the main idea.

10. Remember By using these strategies, you can effectively identify the main idea of a topic.

11. Conclusion: Teaching comprehension skills to beginning readers is crucial for building a strong foundation in reading. In getting the main idea of the topic, we must (1) read the title and headings, (2) Identify the topic sentence, (3) Look for repetition, (4) Identify the author's purpose, (5) Read the introduction and the conclusion, (6) As you read, ask yourself questions, (7) Summarize the text, (8) Look for signal words, (9) Identify the supporting details, and (10) Use visual Aids. By using these strategies, you can effectively identify the main idea of a topic.