Full Description
The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Programreading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will be able to comprehend and analyze any nonfiction reading passage after completing the activities in this book.Using skill ladders connected to individual readings related to essays, articles, comparison documents, infographics, and other nonfiction texts, students move from lower order, concrete thinking skills to higher order, critical thinking skills. All of the books, geared to increasing grade levels, include high-interest readings, ladders to increase reading skill development, and easy-to-implement instructions. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success, covering language arts standards such as sequencing, cause and effect, classification, making generalizations, inference, understanding emotion, using and thinking about words, and recognizing themes and concepts.Optional Student Workbook PacksIn addition to this teacher's guide, companion student workbooks are available for Grade 3
Contents
Acknowledgments Part IComprehension Program Part II: Readings and Student Ladder Sets by Discipline Section 1: Science Section 2: Math Section 3: Social Studies Part III: Readings and Student Ladder Sets for Fiction and Nonfiction Comparisons Appendix A: Pre- and Postassessments With Scoring Rubric Appendix B: Record-Keeping Forms/Documents Appendix C: Alignment of the New Nonfiction Jacob's Ladder Program to the CCSS-ELA Standards About the Authors
