comprehension windows strategy (cws)
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Comprehension Windows Strategy
(CWS)
A Critical Article Review Presented by
Marie Barker
Christina Bentheim
Kathy Gostomski
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Part I: Summary
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What is it?
Informational text reading and writing strategy used to respond to expository text or to prepare to write expository text
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What does it do?
Enhances comprehension during reading and writing
Facilitates building of content knowledge Organizes facts Motivates students to be active learners Supports critical thinking Introduces proper citation procedures
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What are key components?
Sticky notes Modeling through think-alouds Student responsibility for decision-
making (labels, citations, etc.)
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How do I introduce it?
1. Modeling
2. Guided Practice
3. Cooperative Practice
4. Independent Practice
5. Finishing Touches (SG/WG)
Components of an effective lesson!
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Finishing Touches?
Research Papers Biographies Headlines Epitaphs Poems Posters Slide Presentations Reenactments Author’s Chair
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Part II: Evaluation
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Article Strengths
Clear instructions that can be followed step-by-step
Sound research based in Constructivism
Well organized Easy to read
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Article Weaknesses
Difficult to visualize even with photos
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Part II: Recommendation
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We suggest …
Using the CWS strategy across the curriculum
Using the CWS strategy with K-12 students (variations may be necessary)
Making a sample CWS tool in advance to help students see what you expect
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Now …
Let’s try using it!