What the Science of Reading Says about Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge

Gain a deeper understanding of how students learn to read! This professional development resource explores current research on the science of reading and discusses what it means for classrooms today. From detailed background information to helpful classroom tips, authors Jennifer Jump and Kathy Kopp provide everything teachers need to improve students’ reading comprehension and content knowledge skills. New teachers, pre-service educators, and even teaching veterans will value the practical guidance and research-based instructional strategies in this exciting professional resource!

What the Science of Reading Says about Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge Highlights:

• Covers important topics such as vocabulary, literacy knowledge, and language structures
• Offers best practices and differentiation techniques supported by research
• Boosts teacher understanding with key words, definitions, and examples
• Includes teaching checklists and other features to help teachers take the science of reading directly into their classrooms