The "RAP" on Reading Comprehension: Teaching Exceptional Children

The "RAP" on Reading Comprehension: Teaching Exceptional Children

1. Tools/Instruction for comprehension strategies is rare at Middle School/High School level.

   • To begin the strategy, instructors must frontload information to help the student create background information
     • Scaffolding through modeling the desired strategy is the next big peice of the RAP Strategy
       • The instructor should start reducing the support level and let the student take over
     • It is important for the instructor to support the strategy as well including any modifications that the student makes on their own.

2. Read a Paragraph

   • Ask Yourself what main takeaway and key details the author wants you to know.
   • Put information in own words

3. Graphs/Charts utilized for progress monitoring to track how effective the technique is.

4. Using flashcards and leadning questions are very effective ways to teach the practice.

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