1. Reading Consumption vs. Reading Comprehension

The Literacy Lounge: Uncover the Magic of Reading Through Ciera Harris’ Guide to Building Comprehension

Have you ever had a student who reads like the wind but struggles to remember anything from the text? Or, if they do remember anything, they are simply regurgitating facts and details? This is a case of reading consumption vs. reading comprehension and it’s time to unpack the reasons behind it.

True comprehension goes beyond remembering and repeating. It involves understanding the text on a deeper level and making inferences, connections, and analysis. On this inaugural episode of The Literacy Lounge, you’ll gain strategies to finally foster students’ ability to make meaning and encourage critical thinking.

Episode Highlights:

05:10 - The difference between reading consumption and reading comprehension

06:52 - What students need in order to actually comprehend a text

11:04 - How we know when a student is consuming versus comprehending and the importance of asking the right questions

13:36 - 5 key strategies that you can implement to promote comprehension

17:11 - Why we need to focus on teaching strategies versus skills

Resources:

• Blog Post: Student Engagement with Movement
• Free Close Reading Guidebook
• The Literacy Lounge Facebook group
• Leave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode1

Mentioned in this episode:

The Thinking Reader* is a must-have for teachers looking to bridge the gap between phonics and deep comprehension. Packed with research-backed strategies, this book helps students think critically and truly understand what they read. https://cieraharristeaching.com/the-thinking-reader/