Instruction

Comprehension provides systematic instruction in English text skills and is administered as a series of lessons targeting specific comprehension constructs. Instructional comprehension lessons are assigned based on student performance in the Fluency component—multiple incorrect responses to a particular question stem-type trigger comprehension instruction for that objective.

There are three main lesson set types in Comprehension: Levels A, B, and C. An additional instructional level (Level D) is available for many lessons. (This additional level is remedial instruction that follows basic Instruction for students who need additional support.) 

Activities

After the instruction, the student receives an activity to practice the lesson concept. Students read a passage and select the answer independently. An activity is considered "mastered" only if the student answers the question correctly on the first attempt.

When a correct answer is selected, the coach gives positive feedback. If an incorrect response is selected, the coach provides specific feedback, directing the student to the location in the passage that provides the answer. If the student chooses an incorrect response on the second attempt, the correct answer is provided, and the student moves on to a different level of instruction. The lesson continues until mastery of the skill is reached.

Placement

Students reading fluency passages at the sixth-grade level and above start at the advanced instructional level, Level C. Otherwise, lessons begin at the intermediate level (Level B). Activity instruction corresponds to instructional text that is at the 1-2 grade levels (Level A), 3-5 grade levels (Level B), and 6th grade and above levels (Level C), respectively. An additional instructional level is available for many lessons (Level D). This additional level is remedial instruction for students who need additional support. 

Assessment

If a student struggles to master an activity, the program reassigns the lesson using a different instructional segment, providing a differentiated approach. If mastery isn’t achieved on the first attempt, comprehension practice replaces fluency training until the student reaches 100% mastery in the assigned lesson. Once students master these lessons, they resume fluency practice. Lessons are reassigned based on the student’s performance in MindPlay Reading Fluency passages. If a student reads ten additional passages without achieving mastery in answering the questions, the lesson or lesson set is reassigned.

Comprehension Scope and Sequence