Reading Comprehension Strategies

Focused strategies for teaching vocabulary and reading comprehension benefit our special populations and struggling readers, but strategies that are research-based and proven winners also raise the levels of our “regular” students too. 

 Cubing is a strategy designed to prepare students in reading and writing (Cowan & Cowan, 1980).  In reading, cubing can be used to strengthen students' comprehension of a topic or concept and help expand students' understanding of a topic, concept, character, and/or text from various perspectives.

Here are three sites for more information about cubing and how to use them: 
How to make a comprehension cube 
Primary Source Designs: Cubing
Differentiated Strategy 101: Cubing Strategy (a ppt download)