10. Navigating the Depths of Reading Comprehension [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]

What exactly is comprehension in the context of reading? We know that comprehension is the core of literacy. And as teachers, understanding that comprehension is what connects phonemic awareness, phonics, vocab, and fluency together is crucial for effective literacy instruction.When it comes to improving your students' reading comprehension, even making small changes in your instructional approach can lead to significant improvements. In this episode, we are exploring what comprehension is, challenges in teaching comprehension, what the research says, and strategies you can implement in your classroom to help improve your student's comprehension.If you have found this "Fab 5 Components of Literacy" series helpful, I would truly appreciate it if you would leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts so we can reach more educators! Episode Highlights:05:38 - What comprehension really is 09:58 - How comprehension is connected to all other literacy components14:14 -  What challenges teachers face when teaching comprehension18:41 - The difference between comprehension in early elementary and upper elementary22:42 - What research says about comprehension and comprehension instruction28:16 - Strategies you can implement in your classroom to help improve your student's comprehensionResources:Episode 1. Reading Consumption vs. Reading ComprehensionEpisode 6. Deciphering the 5 Pillars: An In-Depth Look at the Components of Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]Episode 7. Elementary Essentials: How Phonemic Awareness & Phonics Shape Lifelong Readers with Kristina Harrill [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]Episode 8. Reading Fluency Uncovered [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]Episode 9. Mastering Vocabulary: A Key to Elementary Literacy [The Fab 5 of Literacy Series]Interactive Read Alouds Mini Lesson BundleFree Close Reading GuidebookThe Literacy Lounge Facebook groupLeave your rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://cieraharristeaching.com/episode10Mentioned in this episode:The Thinking Reader* is a must-have for teachers looking to bridge the gap between phonics and deep comprehension. Packed with research-backed strategies, this book helps students think critically and truly understand what they read.