Grades K–5: Cultivating comprehension and knowledge

Professional Learning Workshop

Teach students to be metacognitive during reading

Learn to use explicit strategies

Lesson components, including read-alouds, are used in the “Cultivating comprehension and knowledge” workshop to guide educators in using explicit strategies to improve student comprehension through speaking and writing. Participants will see how to build knowledge throughout the content areas and will learn about the purpose and place for comprehension strategy instruction in complex text, with both literary and informational text structures.

Reading comprehension is not just part of the science of reading—it’s a complex process. See how in the video.

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Explore a key question during each segment of learning

Part 1

How does reading comprehension happen?
How can evidence help inform reading comprehension instruction?
How can comprehension strategies help learners build knowledge?

Part 2

How can I use comprehension strategies to support content-area learning?
How can interactive read-alouds build knowledge and enhance reading comprehension?
How can I teach students to be metacognitive during reading?

Designed with you in mind

This offering is divided into two 3-hour parts. It is recommended that the parts be completed in order, within a reasonable time frame. Your NWEA representative will help determine the best on-site or virtual delivery option to meet your needs.

On-site learning

Face-to-face session with a consultant

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Virtual learning

Live instruction through our online portal

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