Exposure
Finally, comprehension is only built when students are exposed to real, authentic text. What does that mean? They need to have books that they are able to read independently. And LOTS of them! This way they are able to practice comprehension strategies and construct meaning. This component was one of the most imperative aspects in ECI 645, where I tutored a struggling reader in the Reading Clinic. In ECI 645, I saw the benefits of exposing my Reading Clinic tutee to authentic texts. She was able to practice what I taught her, and made some growth in her reading abilities.