QUESTION:
Area of Concern: Reading Comprehension
Submitted by: Teacher
Grade Level: Middle School
Competency: Below Level
My students are not motivated and find reading boring. They have difficulty comprehending themes within the story and often miss the underlying messages. What can I do to help them?
ANSWER:
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