Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Comprehension Course for Everyone

    • Course Overview

    • Reading Comprehension Pre-Course Survey

    • Materials & Books

    • Jamestown Press Critical Reading Series

    • Pre-learning Comprehension Video from Tattum Reading

  • 2

    Day 1: Introduction to the Components of Comprehension

    • Lesson 1: The Elements of Comprehension

    • Lesson 2: Activities to Reinforce Comprehension Skills Monday Aug 10, 3:00 PM

  • 3

    Day 2: Using Story Structures for Comprehension August 11, 2020

    • Lesson 3: Thinking Stems and Self-Check Tues Aug 11, 2:00 PM

    • Lesson 4: Overview of C3 Plan and Vocabulary and Background Tues Aug 11, 3:00 PM

  • 4

    Day 3: Application of C3 Processes for Non-fiction Material Wednesday August 12, 2020

    • Lesson 5: Four basic text structures Wed Aug 12, 2:00 PM

    • Lesson 6: Taking Reading and Understanding to a Deeper Level Wed Aug 12, 3:00 PM

  • 5

    Day 4: Application of C3 Processes for Fiction Thursday August 13, 2020

    • Lesson 7: Sharing What You Know Thursday Aug 13, 2020 2:00 PM

    • Lesson 8: Formalized Comprehension Program Aug 13, 2020 3:00 PM

  • 6

    Day 5: Working with Learning Differences

    • Lesson 9: Teaching Comprehension to Kids Living with Learning Differences Aug 14, 2020 2:00 PM

    • Lesson 10: Pulling It All Together Aug 14, 2020 3:00 PM

    • Comprehension Update Fall 2021

  • 7

    Wrapping Up

    • Exit Survey

    • Certificate of Accomplishment