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Theories of Reading Development
Edited by Kate Cain, Donald L. Compton and Rauno K. Parrila
[Studies in Written Language and Literacy 15] 2017
► pp. 489–506

Theoretically guided interventions for adolescents who are poor readers

| The University of Texas at Austin
| The University of Texas at Austin
Article outline
  • Data illustrating the challenges of reading growth in older readers
  • Application of conceptual and theoretical frameworks
  • Development and efficacy of content area reading interventions
    • Components of the PACT intervention
      • Comprehension canopy
      • Essential words
      • Knowledge acquisition
      • Team-based learning comprehension checks
      • Team-based learning knowledge application
  • Development and efficacy of reading treatments for secondary students with reading disabilities
  • Future development of secondary reading treatment
  • References
Published online: 14 August 2017
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https://doi.org/10.1075/swll.15.26vau
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