[MOSAIC] Comprehension in General

[Christine Ann Mathews]

Hi Bill,
   Good for you for bringing in movies into comprehension! I would  
suggest taking baby steps - maybe starting with movies that capture  
their interests, so perhaps asking them what kind of movies they like  
and finding one that is appropriate to share in class.
   I would also teach reading strategies such as predicting,  
questioning, visualizing, summarizing one at a time and start with you  
modeling it through a read aloud. Again, it should be something that  
interests them or is connected to issues surrounding their world.
   I think these kids could use some help with learning how to  
summarize small chunks, rather than waiting until the end of the movie  
to summarize it. Perhaps using graphic organizers and modeling how to  
summarize throughout the text / movie would be helpful?

Good luck and hang in there!
Christine