Comprehension

• Components of a Reading Program

  An effective reading program develops comprehension and the skills that support comprehension through reading aloud, shared reading, guided reading, reading workshop, and independent reading.

• Fictional Text

  One aspect of developing reading comprehension is promoting the comprehension of fictional text.

• Comprehension of Text

  Developing children's understanding or comprehension of text is an important goal in reading instruction.

• Literacy Across the Curriculum

  Promoting literacy across the curriculum involves integrating reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing with content areas, such as science, social studies, mathematics, health and wellness, music, art, and physical education. One focus of instruction is on comprehension of informational text and media.