CSR stands for which of the following reading approaches?

• A. Cooperative Strategy Reading
• B. Collaborative Reading Strategy
• C. Collaborative Strategic Reading
• D. Cooperative Strategic Reading

Answer: (C)

Collaborative Strategic Reading combines working with peers and using explicit reading strategies to understand text. Students learn in small, mixed-ability groups where they discuss what they’re reading, ask and answer questions, and help each other make meaning from the text. The “collaborative” part emphasizes talking through ideas with classmates, while the “strategic” part focuses on applying specific steps or strategies to improve comprehension, such as clarifying unclear words, predicting what will happen next, asking questions, and summarizing what was read. A teacher guides the process, modeling the strategies first and gradually releasing responsibility to the students as they gain confidence. This name reflects both the teamwork and the deliberate, strategy-based approach, making it the best choice. Other phrasings like Cooperative Strategy Reading or Collaborative Reading Strategy don’t use the standard term for this approach.