KGCS Reading Comprehension Instructional Framework

KGCS Reading Comprehension

Instructional Framework

The KGCS pacing guides feature a division-wide K-6 comprehension framework that should inform your instructional decisions throughout the year. Each quarter has been divided into an “a” and “b” segment, with a different comprehension focus for each segment. The intent of this framework is to unite the division in common instructional goals, vocabulary, and initiative. A common focus will assist in horizontal and vertical planning, and in coordinating instruction with special education, gifted, and intervention programs.  These comprehension skills can be taught during read alouds, shared reading, and small group instruction in text.  Students should be using the academic language of the strategies (e.g. “I predict that…) during guided and independent practice.

Quarter 1a: Making Connections, Predicting, Questioning

Quarter 1b: Story (Narrative) Text Structure

Quarter 2a: Nonfiction Text Structure

Quarter 2b: Author’s Purpose

Quarter 3a: Summarizing Narrative Text

Quarter 3b: Summarizing Nonfiction Text

Quarters 4a/4b: Questioning Review