Reading Comprehension, Grades 4-6

Using Graphic Organizers to Teach Literal, Inferential, and Critical Comprehension

These resources feature a step-by-step process in which students learn to apply comprehension strategies to a variety of literary genres. Students learn literal, inferential, and critical reading comprehension skills that are modeled and practiced through the use of graphic organizers. Great for Reading First, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

In order to be effective, reading comprehension strategies need to be taught directly. Reading Comprehension presents a step-by-step process in which students learn to apply comprehension strategies to the books they read. Students learn literal, inferential, and critical reading comprehension skills as they progress through each unit. By focusing on the genres that are interesting and familiar to the students, specific reading skills are modeled and practiced through the use of a graphic organizer.