So as context, I am a part of a small proto cadre organization, with around a dozen members. We study theory together, and are heavily involved in organizing in our local area. Some of my comrades really struggle with reading comprehension, to the point they really struggle to understand even essay length texts-- and not for lack of trying, these people genuinely do want to learn and study. They are just people who have been severely failed by the American education system. I am in a strange position; I am looked to for help as I read a lot and have more of a background in theory than most of them. But I don’t really know how to help. I was a terrible student and I barely graduated high school. Reading is just something I’ve done a lot of for as long as I can remember. Does anyone have any advice on how I can better support my comrades?
I’ll get you the content strategy stuff, but i was reading it this morning and from what i recall from this morning: (1) Provocative quotes from anywhere in the reading and showing that to them prior to the reading. (2) Finding way to contextualize and relate things to the present moment. (3) Vocabulary words and dictionary use. (4) Having each person read a different chapter and bring that information into the discussion.