Common Core Reading Lessons: Comprehension Units

Comprehension Units - These research-based units facilitate close reading, precise questioning based on evidence in the text, and focused discussion to enable comprehension of the entire text. Read-aloud and paired text lessons embody the most effective research-proven instructional practices to support student comprehension. Units are based on superb, carefully selected leveled books, with authentic paired passages. The easy-to-use alignment tool allows you to see how each lesson aligns with Common Core and state standards.

The comprehension units lessons encompass most ELA Common Core Standards (CCSS.ELA-Literacy).
Key Ideas and Details (Literature and Informational Text)
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Fluency
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
Comprehension and Collaboration
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
Knowledge of Language