Developing Reading Comprehension by PJ Clarke
Presents cutting-edge, evidence-based interventions for dealing with specific difficulties of reading comprehension in children aged 7-11. * An in-depth introduction to the poor comprehender profile , which describes children who despite being fluent readers have difficulty extracting meaning from text. * Sets out a range of practical interventions for improving reading skills in this group - along with comprehensive guidance on assessment and monitoring, and insightful accounts of professionals experience in delivering the techniques described. * Includes an overview of psychological theories of reading comprehension, evaluating their practical applicability.