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Adaptations for Struggling Readers in the Content Areas

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Use Text Structure

"Before I read a new section in a book, I look at the headings and subheadings. The headings are usually in larger print than the subheadings (point to headings and subheadings in the text). The headings and subheadings give me clues about the important information that I will be reading. The headings and subheadings help me organize what I am reading. After I read, the headings and subheadings will remind me of what I read. Watch me to see how I use the headings and subheadings."