Comprehension is often overemphasized as a skill that can be both isolated and taught. Instead, comprehension is the goal of our reading instruction. Effective comprehension instruction can support the goal of ensuring students understand any text they read. Providing effective comprehension instruction requires we change our mindset around what comprehension is, why it is both a skill and an outcome, and how to support students in building their understanding of text.
In this session, Student Achievement Partners will review key research that outlines what comprehension is, why comprehension instruction is most effective in the context of complex text, and how we can change practices to ensure any student has the support needed to comprehend any text.
