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[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A5: Definitely! This can help enhance their ability to use comprehension strategies such as making predictions relating to where in the text they might find the answer and/or providing text evidence to support their responses. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A4: Difficulties with working memory interfere with reading comprehension. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A3: Some ways we can strengthen students' working memory is by teaching recall strategies and help them learn to use visual cues #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@MarianneGrossm4 Love this idea! #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A4: Teachers can celebrate student differences by providing them with opportunities to share what makes them different! Having a Culture Day can be a fun way for students to share and take pride in what makes them who they are. #ComprehendThis

[Miriam Sanchez @Maestrameetworl]

Q4. What other opportunities does a teacher have to celebrate student differences?
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[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A3: Teachers should strive to incorporate culturally relevant material into their classrooms because it has the potential to empower all students. We can do so by learning about, recognizing, and valuing our students backgrounds in the classroom. #ComprehendThis

[Miriam Sanchez @Maestrameetworl]

Q3. What is the best way for teachers to incorporate culturally relevant material into their students reading comprehension?
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[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A2: Yes. For example, two students from different cultural backgrounds may have very different interpretations of a text. This could be due to their background knowledge, linguistic levels, their values, etc. #ComprehendThis

[Miriam Sanchez @Maestrameetworl]

Q2. Does a student's cultural background affect their comprehension, if so how?
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[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A1: Cultural background involves so much more than a geographic location; it involves ethnicity, gender, linguistic, socioeconomic status, and several other factors that shape an individual. #ComprehendThis

[Miriam Sanchez @Maestrameetworl]

Q1. What does cultural background mean to you?
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[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@SvetsThinkTank Safe Travels!!!

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A5: At times, I think vocabulary words should be introduced to students. At other times, students should to skim a text and pick out their own words. Vocab instruction should also include teaching how to use context clues to determine the meaning of words. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A3: Learning to write involves learning the steps in the writing process and how to use them, and learning transcription skills (i.e. grammar). Writing to learn means using writing as a tool to help improve students’ comprehension of subject-specific content. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

A2: In my opinion, I think educators should incorporate the use of writing to read and reading to write in their classroom instruction. However, there are certain skills that I think should be taught separately. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@iaras___ A1: Writing can improve comprehension because it provides students with a tool to visibly and permanently record, connect, analyze, and interpret a text. #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@AnnaWians @simonsa011 How do you know the tools you are using are effective? How often do you assess reading comprehension?

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@SvetsThinkTank @WeKannLearn @AnnaWians @simonsa011 High Expectations! #ComprehendThis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@potthoff_n @AnnaWians @simonsa011 I agree! Attention is definitely a factor that can influence comprehension. I think this is why it's so important to make sure students are reading texts at their individual reading levels and also texts they are interested and engaged in. #comprehendthis

[Meghan Moffett @MeghanMoffett]

@ElbaRoques @AnnaWians @simonsa011 I agree with you, Alba. I think reader interest is one of the biggest influences on not only comprehension, but also on students' motivation #comprehendthis