The Reading Comprehension Blueprint

Chapter 1

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  • Last updated October 16, 2023 at 6:00 AM by leighbuettler
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Exploring the nature of reading comprehension.

Watch, Read, and Respond

1. Watch this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZaY5nwP0OAMxtDkURTvGDM6EmINdgy5G/view?usp=sharing

2. Read this article: https://www.reallygreatreading.com/content/what-are-five-pillars-reading

3. After you've watched the video and read the article, write a reflection by responding to these questions:
  • Did this information affirm or challenge your existing literacy practices, or was it new information? How? Give examples.
  • Write one big takeaway you had.
4. Take the "Blueprint Inventory of Comprehension Knowledge" beginning on page 16. 

5. Has your knowledge base improved or changed as a result of reading this chapter? Why or why not? Respond below. 

Optional: share thoughts and reflections to Padlet: https://padlet.com/leighbuettler/my-smart-padlet-pf0f44a5nucw8m6


Optional extension 


Read the International Dyslexia Association's Knowledge & Practice Standards (IDA KPS) here: https://dyslexiaida.org/knowledge-and-practices/

Think about how your practice aligns to those standards.