Test scholars' reading comprehension skills with a practice that focuses on the Civil War. Participants read an informational text then answer 10 questions.

Test scholar's reading comprehension skills with a practice that challenges pupils to read an informational text about the Amerian Revolution then answer 10 questions. 

Young readers test their comprehension skills with an interactive practice. Pupils read a brief informational text about money then answer five questions. A detailed page appears at the end to showcase participants' work.

This lesson focuses on reading strategies including understanding your purpose, and before, during, and after reading strategies.

This lesson focuses on specialized reading strategies such as online reading, reading in math, science, etc., and reading charts and graphs. It provides text, videos, charts and graphs, graphics, and a self-check.

This lesson plan explores reading strategies by creating a musical soundtrack to accompany the specific reading. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.

This reading resource discusses the strategy of comparing and contrasting ideas. Students will learn definitions and explanations for similes, metaphors, and analogies. A list of guiding questions is provided to help students as they...

Teaching students to read well in areas other than language arts requires teaching and reinforcing the kinds of reading strategies taught here. There are 27 strategies, ranging from brainstorming to word mapping. The site includes PDF...

This instructional activity focuses on strategies for active reading such as annotating your texts, reading multiple times, and using your prior knowledge.

This slide presentation makes clear the reasons for specifically teaching online reading strategies, as well as giving examples of how to teach these skills. Many slides also provide links to websites which provide practice for the...

Learn and practice close reading strategies to help increase your understanding of how to approach challenging and complex texts.

Anticipating is an effective reading strategy for readers of all ages. Utilize this template and graphic organizer to help your students become better readers.

Contains plans for three lessons to improve reading comprehension using a visualizing strategy called sketch-to-stretch. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well...

This two-day activity engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to Joy Cowley's Wishy-Washy Day and Audrey Wood's book, King Bidgood's in the Bathtub. Students will participate in making predictions, sequencing, and...

Through a shared reading of the familiar text, "The Gingerbread Man," students can learn to sound out familiar words. You will find step-by-step instructions as well as supplemental materials.

In this article, the Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) technique is explained, along with research to support the use. The technique teaches students to use comprehension strategies, while working cooperatively, as they engage in the...

Before, during, and after-reading ideas for introducing students to informational texts in the early-elementary grades in order to boost reading achievement through the upper-elementary grades.

This is a video lesson plan "Reading is fundamental" featuring Shaquille O'Neal. It discusses why critical reading skills are important. A list of learning objectives is provided.

Read and fill in the blanks of this passage explaining atomic history. Each blank has a dropdown menu with choices. When you finish, click CHECK MY ANSWERS. If you pick a wrong answer, the right answer will be displayed along with your...

Comprehension strategies are conscious plans - sets of steps that good readers use to make sense of text. Comprehension strategy instruction helps students become purposeful, active readers who are in control of their own reading...

Third graders will learn the importance questioning has on comprehension of a text. Students will use sticky notes and an interactive reading notebook while working with an informational text.

Clear explanation of how journal articles tend to be structured, as well as tips for extracting information from each part. Includes sample, color-coded exercises.

First graders write many times a day to express their interests - they are writing with a purpose through stories, letters, and lists. In this section, you'll find writing assessment resources, writing strategies, and additional tip...

This lesson engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to Joy Cowley's book, Greedy Cat's Breakfast. Students will participate in making food glyphs of their favorite breakfast foods. Students will use the glyphs to...