How can you scaffold critical reading instruction for students with learning disabilities?
Critical reading is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize texts for different purposes and perspectives. It is an essential skill for academic success and civic engagement. However, students with learning disabilities may face challenges in developing critical reading skills due to difficulties in decoding, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, or metacognition. How can you scaffold critical reading instruction for students with learning disabilities? Here are some strategies that can help you support your students in becoming critical readers.