The three core skill domains of reading comprehension are:

The cortical surface of the brain (cortex) can be divided into two hemispheres: left and right. The left hemisphere is primarily responsible for ________________ processing, while the right hemisphere is primarily responsible for ________________ processing.

The brain changes as an individual develops reading skills. A novice reader has high levels of brain activation in the following areas: ________________, ________________, ________________, and ________________.

The brain changes as an individual develops reading skills. A reader with strong comprehension skills has high levels of brain activation in the following areas: ________________, ________________, ________________.

Reading comprehension deficits can be organized into the following three categories:

Reading comprehension should be taught every ________________ at ________________ grade level.

Readers will need multiple tiers of support. The most important level is at Tier 1. Tier 1 is the core instruction provided for ________________ of the students. ________________ of the students should be successful with this level of instruction alone.

Research has consistently identified ________________ to be the most effective way to increase reading comprehension skills.

________________ comprehension strategies have been found to be very effective. This type of instruction includes modeling and active practice by students.

Two examples of peer teaching are: