National Institute for Literacy - Assessment Strategies and Reading Profiles
Note: RR = "Research-related," designating a link to a reference or to more information about relevant papers, reports, or studies.
Research with adults and at the K-12 level supports the teaching of multiple components to improve reading comprehension. For additional information, see:

Kruidenier, J.R. (2002). Research-based principles for Adult Basic Education reading instruction. Washington, DC: National Institute for Literacy, p. 88 and p.96.

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www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/adult_reading/
comprehension/instruction/compinstr8b.html
AND
www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/adult_reading/
comprehension/k-12ideas/compideas4a.html
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