Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (Grades K-3)

Do you have students who read all the words correctly and then have no idea what they just read? This course focuses on improving students’ comprehension skills. The course begins by offering three different options for assessing comprehension. Then, you are introduced to a wealth of strategies that can improve and support a reader’s comprehension. Strategies presented include: anticipation guides, DRTA, questioning techniques, text structure, guided reading and reciprocal teaching. "Content provided valuable information on current practices and strategies utilized for reading comprehension in the lower elementary grades. It could be used immediately in the classroom. The format was easy to follow and understand from beginning to end." - Carolyn Leslie      Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Comprehension Research Levels of Comprehension Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Unit Two Assessment Through Retelling Cloze Procedure and Maze Technique Test #2 Unit Three Pre-Reading and Purpose Setting Strategies DRTA Questioning Levels and Techniques Test #3

Unit Four Anticipation Guides Text Structure: Narrative vs. Expository Text Test #4 Unit Five Into-Through-Beyond Approach Self-Assessment of Comprehension Guided Reading Test #5 Unit Six Great Literature Reciprocal Teaching Written Assignment: Write two DRTA lessons

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