Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program

<p>The <i>Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program</i> targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in <i>Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2</i> (2nd ed.).</p><p>Geared for students in grades 1-2 this book a revision of the Primary Level 2 book includes stories and ladder tasks carefully selected for young children to develop oral communication and listening skills in addition to the other ladder goals. This book provides stories focused on picture analysis read alouds classics and original works.</p><p><b>Optional Student Workbook Packs</b></p><p>In addition to this teacher's guide companion student workbooks are available for Poetry and Picture Books and Short Stories (Parts 1 and 2). The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easier than ever provide students with an easy-to-use reference to use during discussions and save time as there is no need to reproduce student handouts.</p><p><em>Grades 1-2</em></p>