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Comprehension Windows Strategy: A Comprehension Strategy and Prop for Reading and Writing Informational Text
Author(s) -
Bass Mary Lee,
Gee Woo Deborah
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1598/rt.61.7.7
Subject(s) - reading comprehension , comprehension , documentation , computer science , reading (process) , curriculum , mathematics education , literacy , psychology , pedagogy , linguistics , programming language , philosophy
Comprehension Windows Strategy (CWS) is an informational text strategy that enhances comprehension during the processes of reading and writing and includes an easy to create instructional prop. CWS provides a structure for assisting students in the essential processes of understanding and organizing information; it is a means for improved comprehension. CWS addresses multiple learner outcomes, specifically it (a) facilitates building a content knowledge base, (b) organizes facts, (c) motivates students to become active readers and writers, (d) supports critical thinking, and (e) introduces proper documentation and use of citations. In addition, this strategy can be used in small groups for collaborative practice or used during independent practice. CWS also fosters the natural integration of language Arts and literacy with other content area curriculum standards.