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Comprehension Mikayla Storey Comprehension Mikayla Storey

How to Teach Comprehension Explicitly

You can't teach comprehension explicitly.

...at least, that's what we were told when we started in this field. 

After working with hundreds of students, we realized that comprehension can and should be taught explicitly.

...and that teaching it doesn't need to be as hard as we once believed. It just relies on us recognizing one important detail before we jump in. Click here to read more!

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Differentiation Corey Pollard Differentiation Corey Pollard

How to Use SOR to Support Students Who Struggle with Word Recognition & Comprehension

We’re so glad you’re here. Now over the last month, we’ve been talking all about how to use the Science of Reading and effective reading instruction strategies to support students with varying needs. We’ve talked about supporting students who are reading on grade level, supporting students who struggle with decoding and word recognition, we’ve talked about supporting students who struggle with comprehension, and today we’re going to talk about our last group of students, students who struggle with word recognition and comprehension. Click through to learn more!

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Comprehension, Writing Corey Pollard Comprehension, Writing Corey Pollard

What Students Need for Effective Comprehension & Writing in the Classroom

Today, we’re diving right into a pretty loaded topic! We wanted to start the conversation around what students need in order to effectively comprehend lessons in the classroom and what they need to be able to write effectively to demonstrate their knowledge.

Now obviously, this isn’t something we can fully communicate/solve in a single blog post. But … we do have a really good starting point! And, don’t worry, we also have some really good follow-up coming your way!

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Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention

5 Tips for Comprehending Nonfiction Text

Discover concrete strategies for improving nonfiction comprehension in older students, especially those with dyslexia. Learn how to navigate dense texts, decode information, and use text features effectively. Empower students to read to learn and gather information with confidence!

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Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention

6 Tips to Teaching Comprehension

Discover six explicit strategies for teaching comprehension effectively to struggling readers. From creating mental movies to predicting outcomes, explore concrete methods to enhance understanding. Learn how to scaffold comprehension skills and foster metacognition for lasting comprehension success!

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Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention Comprehension Ascend SMARTER Intervention

5 Questions to Ask in Every Read Aloud!

Explore effective comprehension strategies for beginner readers. Learn how to engage young learners with interactive reading using authentic literature. Discover key questions to enhance comprehension skills: What, Why, How, Predictions, and Moral of the Story. Foster early metacognitive skills and promote a love for reading!

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