Finally teachers have access to a professional development series, Evidence-Based Instruction in Reading, written specifically to guide them in sharpening their understanding of the five key components to Reading First—phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. This book focuses on comprehension, but each volume in the five-part series addresses one key component and presents friendly tips and strategies that teachers can take right into the classroom.

Series introduction : evidence-based instruction in reading : a professional development guide --Introduction : comprehension -- Ch. 1. Reading comprehension : definitions, research, and considerations -- Ch. 2. Instructional strategies for teaching reading comprehension -- Ch. 3. Assessing reading comprehension -- Ch. 4. Beyond strategies and beyond the classroom -- Ch. 5. Resources -- App. A. Book club ideas.