Science of Reading: Text Comprehension - Idioms & Personifications

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Science of Reading, Comprehension, Fluency, Figurative Language, Idioms, Personification

Understanding the meaning of any type of written text is the ultimate goal of all reading programs.

This book was designed to support just that. In the Science of Reading, Text Comprehension is what developing Phonics and Vocabulary skills is all about. After learning how to decode words and expand vocabulary, the next step for students is overall comprehension which means understanding individual words, as well as how they are used in sentences, paragraphs, and texts as a whole.

When authors use Idioms and Personification, it makes sentences, paragraphs, and stories much more exciting and interesting – but only if the reader knows what the idiom or personification means. Were two birds really killed with one stone? Is her aunt’s heart really made of gold? A variety of activities, plus colorful, whimsical images that give visual clues, offer students the chance to become familiar with dozens of figurative phrases which will enhance their reading experience.

The task card format allows for specifically targeted practice and flexible usage: homework, seatwork, warmups, independent study, etc. The short, doable activities vary in degrees of difficulty and are colorful, engaging, and fun. While some activities may be challenging, the sense of accomplishment and skills gained are worth the effort.

Grades 4 and Up

24 Pages

Answer Key Included