
Motivating Reading Comprehension: Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction / Edition 1
ISBN-13: 9780805846829 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 02/03/2004 Pages: 344 Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) Lexile: 1260L (what's this?) Concept Oriented Reading Instruction (CORI) is a unique, classroom-tested model of reading instruction that breaks new ground by explicitly showing how content knowledge, reading strategies, and motivational support all merge in successful reading instruction. A theoretical perspective (engagement in reading) frames the book and provides a backdrop for its linkage between hands-on science activities and reading comprehension. Currently funded by the Interagency Educational Research Initiative (IERI), this model has been extensively class tested and is receiving national attention that includes being featured on a PBS special on the teaching of reading.Key features of this outstanding new volume include:*Theoretical Focus—CORI's teaching framework revolves around the engagement perspective of reading: how engaged reading