Comprehension (Listening & Reading)

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Visualizing & Verbalizing
Lindamood-Bell Products
Gander Publishing
412 Higuera St., Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-541-5523 or 800-554-1819
Fax: 805-782-0488
http://www.GanderPublishing.com
Cost: Manual $ 49.95
Also available: practice CD-ROM, stories, Kit & training tapes

Manual provides theory and specific steps to develop concept imagery - the ability to image a gestalt (whole).

Program applies concept imagery to

  • reading comprehension
  • oral language comprehension
  • following directions
  • higher order thinking skills
  • expressive language and writing

Appropriate for all ages

The Colors & Shapes of Language
Neuhaus Education Center
4433 Bissonnett
Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone: (713) 664-7676 Fax: (713) 664-4744
http://www.neuhaus.org
Cost: $35

21 units with 23 stories for developing oral language and listening comprehension skills as a foundation for reading comprehension and writing composition

Activities provide practice in story retelling, summarizing content, activating prior knowledge, Grades 1-3

CD of stories included

Developing MetaCognitive Skills: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
Neuhaus Education Center
4433 Bissonnett
Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone: (713) 664-7676 Fax: (713) 664-4744
http://www.neuhaus.org
Cost: $90

Companion Books:
Six Way Paragraphs