Why is Comprehension Important?

Strong comprehension is the key to both reading enjoyment and success in school. Readers with strong comprehension are able to identify with characters, follow story development, recognize main events, and predict outcomes. They enter into the world of a book, creating mental pictures of the story and imaginatively participating in the characters' adventures.

How Does This Program Build Comprehension?

Students in this program build strong comprehension in three ways, First, they read and discuss classics of children's literature. Second, students build comprehension at home through interactive DVDs designed to help them explore the meaning of each book. Through these activities, they learn to explore story elements such as character, setting, plot, and story structure, and to identify main events. Finally, students in this program develop the high level of fluency required for strong comprehension in challenging books.

As a result of this program, your son or daughter will make substantial gains in reading comprehension.