Language Comprehension Success with Shared Strategic Reading

Language Comprehension Success with Shared Strategic Reading by David Newman is a 250-page workbook published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 4, 2016. This resource is tailored for students aged 9-12 and centers around an original children’s adventure story, Guff’s Journey, which follows a Neanderthal boy separated from his tribe. The workbook includes high-interest activities and exercises designed to enhance students’ working memory, critical thinking skills, inferential comprehension abilities, and story grammar skills.

Readers will find that each of the 12 chapters contains detailed exercises that encourage engagement with the narrative and promote literacy development. The workbook is structured for use by parents, teachers, and speech-language clinicians, featuring clear instructions for implementing shared reading strategies. Additional resources include an answer key, multiple graphic organizers, and a unique board game aimed at helping students with narrative retell and story writing craft. This edition serves as a practical tool for fostering language arts skills in a supportive learning environment.