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Reading Comprehension



Structural Features of Informational Materials

CONCEPTS OF PRINTED MATERIALS
The Structural Features of a Book - Kindergaten
Students will locate the title, table of contents, name of author, and name of illustrator.

COMPREHENSION SKILLS
Author's Purpose
Click on LESSON 4: Author's Purpose
Author's Point of View and Frame of Reference
Click on "Identifying Frame of Reference and Point of View" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Aim, Purpose, Audience
Lesson Sheet defines and explains the concept of Aim, Purpose, Audience. Link to of worksheet.
Compare and Contrast
Click on LESSON 42: Compare & Contrast / Fill in a Venn Diagram
Compare and Contrast
Lesson Sheet defines and explains the concept of compare and contrast. Link to worksheet.
Comparing and Contrasting
Click on "Comparing and Contrasting" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Cause and Effect
Lesson Sheet defines and explains the concept of Cause & Effect. Link to worksheet (a) and worksheet (b).
Identifying Cause and Effect
Click on "Identifying Frame of Reference and Point of View" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Sequential or Chronological Order
Lesson Sheet defines and explains the concept of sequential and chronological order.
Sequencing
Click on "Sequencing" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Main Idea and Supporting Details
Click on LESSON 47: Main Idea, Comprehension of Paragraphs
Fact and Opinion
Click on "Distinguishing Fact and Opinion" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Proposition and Support
Lesson Sheet defines and explains the concept of proposition and support.
Inferences & Conclusions
Click on "Drawing Inferences & Conclusions" under "Critical Thinking and Reading."



Comprehension and Analysis of Text

COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES
Using Pictures / Context to make Predictions - K
Reading Comprehension Handbook


PRE-READING STRATEGIES
Browsing
Making Connections
Making Predictions / Level - K
Asking Questions
Wondering
Reading with Purpose

EVALUATING NEW INFORMATION  (Click on the following topic . . .)
Synthesizing Information under "Communications."
Decision Making under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Using Reliable Information under "Communications."
Recognizing Bias under "Critical Thinking and Reading."
Transfering Information from One Medium to Another under "Communications."
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources under "Critical Thinking and Reading."

FOLLOWING MULTIPLE-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

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Science:
Included is Christianity's impact on modern Westen science and the case for Intelligent Design.
History/Social Studies:
American History from Hippocampus
Religious Studies:
Study Christianity and other world religions through Christian apologetics.
Christian Counseling:
This course is available to adults only.
Foreign Language:
Spanish is currently the only language we offer. However, if you wish to write curriculum for another . . .
English/Language Arts:
Mathematics:
Science:
History/Social Studies:
Christian Counseling:
Religious Studies
Foreign Language: