Session 1: Introduction - participants learn that comprehending is an active process that occurs before, during and after reading. Session 2: Explicit Teaching Through Gradual Release - highlights the importance of exploring teaching of comprehension strategies. Session 3: Synthesizing the Non-fiction Way: connects the processes of synthesizing to inquiry and report writing. Session 4: Assessment of Learning - considers the role of students in classroom assessment.

Featuring released webcast. Component of the "LNS mailing package, Spring 2008".