This practical resource and widely used text presents a wealth of research- based approaches to comprehension instruction. The authors offer specific classroom practices that help K-9 students compare and evaluate print and online sources, develop vocabulary, build study and test-taking skills, and become motivated readers. New to This Edition: Incorporates advances in research on informational literacy and academic and content-specific vocabulary development.Discusses the impact of recent federal initiatives.*Updated sample activities, classroom- and text-based examples, resource lists, and reproducible classroom tools.