Graduate Project Title
Metacognitive Prereading Activities to Enhance Reading Comprehension
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Fall 1992
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Joe Schomer
Second Committee Member
Osman Alawiye
Third Committee Member
Franklin D. Carlson
Abstract
This study investigated metacognitive prereading strategies content area teachers might utilize for process emphasis reading comprehension. The literature review showed the shift in reading comprehension instruction from a word based emphasis to an interactive process emphasis, described content area reading instruction and metacognition. A selection of metacognitive prereading activities was included for use by teachers in content area classrooms. Implications of using the activities were discussed.
Recommended Citation
Laws, Katherine, "Metacognitive Prereading Activities to Enhance Reading Comprehension" (1992). All Graduate Projects. 389.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/389
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