Comprehension

This year we have been exploring what is meant by comprehension and how we might best support our students in this area. The focus for us has been the roles of the readers concept developed by Peter Freebody and Allen Luke.

=Using the four roles model= This link takes you to a federal government site set up to support middle years literacy teaching, however the material, readings and suggestions for usign the model are relevant to all levels. [|Classroom Practice]

This link provides access to a paper written in 2000 by Freebody and Luke providing their insights into the use of their original concepts of reader roles. [|Freebody and Luke 2000]

**Skimming. Scanning and vocabulary**
Have a look at this E:Lit link for ideas on supporting your students with the above skills. [|Comprehension]