This course is designed to support students who need specific instruction in reading and writing secondary content material. It aims to strengthen literacy skills and strategies, particularly for those reading one year or more below expected grade level according to appropriate literacy screeners. The course provides direct instruction in content area reading skills
Additionally, the course provides differentiated instruction specific to student needs through the application of evidence-based literacy strategies such as questioning, visualizing, connecting, predicting, summarizing, and monitoring one's understanding. Through these focused areas, students will develop the necessary skills to navigate and comprehend complex secondary content material.
Students reading two to four years below grade level