Introduce the specific reading comprehension concept that's being taught. For example, tell them they're going to learn about story elements.
Define any unknown vocabulary related to the comprehension skill. For example, explain that "story elements" mean the characters, setting, problem and resolution; characters are the people in the story, setting is where the story takes place, problem is the issue in the story and resolution is how the problem is solved.
Teach the students strategies specific to the comprehension skill on which you are focusing. Have them look at pictures, use what they already know, re-read the story -- also known as looking back in the story -- or ask if what they read makes sense or if something could really happen in real life. Teach students to monitor themselves while they're reading and stop to summarize what they've read.
Model the strategy. For example, read a story and use inferring to determine that the season in the story is winter. Tell the students "The story said the characters are wearing pants, sweaters, coats, scarves and gloves. It also said they were glad to almost be home so they could sit near the fire once they got there. Based on what was said in the story, I think the season must be winter."
Stress the skills during guided reading or class discussions. Remind students of the strategies to use when discussing what they have read when they are reading in a small group or as a class. For example, if a student responds to a question incorrectly, direct them to use a strategy such as re-reading a paragraph or looking at the pictures to help them fully comprehend the material.