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Exploring Vocabulary &
Comprehension Instruction

Reading For Understanding provides a foundational study of vocabulary and comprehension instruction, two of the five essential components of reading. Reading for Understanding features a unique, flexible mix of print and online self-study, face-to-face study groups, and classroom practice that will help participants view comprehension as a development process.
Designed for all teachers of reading
Focuses on the vocabulary and comprehension skills students need to be successful readers
Proven to build the knowledge and understanding required to effectively teach vocabulary and reading comprehension
Aligned to Reading Next
Reading for Understanding consists of six modules:
The Vocabulary Development Module highlights the importance of vocabulary development in the early elementary grades.
The Comprehension of Narrative Text Module focuses on the important role that narrative text plays in student literacy.
The Comprehension of Informational Text Module explains the features of informational text that students will encounter and how to teach them to use
The Comprehension through Discussion Module concentrates on the factors that affect discussion and the different strategic roles that teachers take during classroom discussion.
The Comprehension through Writing Module explains the role of writing to promote reading for understanding.
The Student Motivation Module focuses on motivation in relation to reading achievement.

Reading for Understanding reinforces how we teach as well as how our students learn. I enjoy the repetition of doing videos on my own, meeting in groups, and going over the assessments with our coach.
Barbara Stock,
Assistant Principal
Blair Elementary School
Wilmington, North Carolina