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Language Comprehension

What is language comprehension? The ability to understanding the meaning of spoken words

New to teaching language comprehension? Start with our skill explainers: building word knowledge, prefixes and suffixes, and inferencing.

Looking for teaching materials? Explore our growing library of resources below.

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Vocabulary
printable
Vocabulary Word Journal Template
This free printable template is designed to help students build word knowledge.
Language Comprehension
Vocabulary
Building Word Knowledge
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Reasoning
skill Explainer
Inferencing Skill Explainer
Learn how and why to teach this skill.
Inferencing
Reasoning
Language Comprehension
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Morphology
skill Explainer
Prefixes and Suffixes Skill Explainer
Learn how to teach, when to teach the skill, how to build fluency, how to assess student learning & more. Includes sample lesson plans.
Language Comprehension
Prefixes and Suffixes
Morphology
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Background Knowledge
printable
12 Ways to Activate Background Knowledge
This free printable resource for teachers is designed to help students build reading skills related to Background Knowledge.
Language Comprehension
Background Knowledge
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
Video: See Inferencing in the Classroom
Watch a demonstration of how to teach inferencing. Reading Universe provides hands-on resources and teaching materials for teachers.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
Model Inferencing with a Decodable Text
Learn how to explicitly teach inferencing with a decodable text, including specific resources, examples, and tips.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
Sentence Level Inferencing
Learn how to explicitly teach inferencing at the sentence level, including introducing and defining the concept with resources, examples, and tips.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
Model the Concept of Inferencing with a Read-Aloud
Learn how to explicitly teach inferencing with a read-aloud, including introducing and defining the concept with specific resources, examples, and tips.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
Use a Picture to Introduce the Concept of Inferencing
Learn how to explicitly teach, including introducing and defining the concept. Includes specific resources, examples, and tips.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
How to Teach Inferencing
Learn how to explicitly teach, including introducing and defining the concept. Includes specific resources, examples, and tips.
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
When to Teach Inferencing
Learn when to teach the skill.
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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Inferencing Skill Explainer
skill Explainer
An Overview of Inferencing
Learn how to teach, when to teach the skill, how to build fluency, how to assess student learning & more. Includes sample lesson plans.
Language Comprehension
Reasoning
Inferencing
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