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The reference section includes references to many books, chapters, and articles that address specific comprehension strategies and approaches to teaching them. There are also references to several reviews of research.

For more comprehensive discussions of comprehension instruction written specifically for teachers, you might consult any of the following recently published books on the topic:

Blachowicz C. , & Ogle D. (2001). Reading comprehension: Strategies for independent learners. New York: Guilford.

Block C. C. , & Pressley M. (Eds.). (2001). Comprehension instruction: Research-based best practices. New York: Guilford.

Keene E. O. , & Zimmerman S. (1997). Mosaic of thought: Teaching comprehension in a readers' workshop. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.