Tim Shanahan: 'Comprehension skills or strategies: Is there a difference and does it matter?'

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Tim Shanahan: 'Comprehension skills or strategies: Is there a difference and does it matter?'

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It is well worth signing up for Tim Shanahan's literacy newsletters via his site. He is very knowledgeable and provides excellent food for thought:

http://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/ ... 7ou8T.dpbs
Comprehension Skills or Strategies: Is there a difference and does it matter?

Teacher question:

What’s the difference between comprehension skills and comprehension strategies? Are they synonyms or do we teach different things when we are teaching them?

Shanahan response:

I’m glad you asked.

Comprehension skills and comprehension strategies are very different things.

They are often confused; the terms are often used interchangeably by those who don’t understand or appreciate the distinctions they carry.

And, most importantly, these concepts energize different kinds of teaching.
About Timothy Shanahan:

http://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/biography
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