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Reading comprehension

by Mrs. C

Mar 27, 2015

I am giving a third grade boy extra help in reading comprehension. What are some ways I can help him? He reads fluently, but just has trouble answering questions about what he read. Thanks!

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Angelian Perez On 3/27/15, Mrs. C wrote: > I am giving a third grade boy extra help in reading > comprehension. What are some ways I can help him? He > reads fluently, but just has trouble answering questions > about what he read. Thanks!

Here is a link to Reading Comprehension worksheets which will help students in grade 3 to 8.

Jan 24, 2016

SuperTeacher On 3/27/15, Mrs. C wrote: > I am giving a third grade boy extra help in reading > comprehension. What are some ways I can help him? He > reads fluently, but just has trouble answering questions > about what he read. Thanks!

Before having him find answers, have him look for key words or phrases in the questions themselves. Have ...See More

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