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Comprehension I

Lower Dauphin School District

Curriculum Guide

Course Title: Comprehension I
Subject: Reading
Grade Level(s): 9-12
 
Synopsis of Curriculum

This course is designed for students who wish to improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills.  Emphasis is placed on the application of strategic reading skills.  Direct, explicit teacher-developed instruction is used.  Class size is limited.  Priority is given to students who are reading below grade level. 

Units of Study Titles

Independent Reading Workshop

Fluency

Vocabulary with word roots

Before-During-After reading strategies

Close reading

Text structure

Paraphrasing and Summarizing