An Interactive Book Study with the Co-Authors - Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2

This professional learning opportunity will focus on a number of key concepts. The connections between the science of reading and reading comprehension instruction will be explored. Using the Blueprint for comprehension as an instructional framework for developing necessary skills and knowledge for constructing meaning will be discussed. Multiple instructional examples including unit & lesson plans, activities and resources that support the development of vocabulary, sentence comprehension, text structure and background knowledge, inference and expression of understanding will be shared. The presenter will also reflect on current practices and identifying additional opportunities for informed instruction at varied grade levels for all students. Link to handouts: https://pattan.padlet.org/pamkastner/pattan-book-study-the-reading-comprehension-blueprint-activi-ifue6aj3qaowe9l8