Whatever comprehension skill we as teachers work on with our students, you can bet on the fact that some students are "scavenger" readers. This article explains scavenger reading and helps teachers realize that sometimes their own strategies lead to this undesirable reading behavior. What the article does teach us is that we can help students digest the information they are "reading." The author explains 3 simple ideas: 1. Keep it real; 2. Question your questions; and 3. Model.
Are we creating readers of scavengers? Fred Ende. 5.9.13 Smart Blog on Education - Ideas that Work. http://smartblogs.com/education/2013/05/09/are-we-creating-readers-or-scavengers/
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