About this resource:

The Oxford Reading for Comprehension Teacher Handbook provides clear guidance and support for teachers implementing the Oxford Reading for Comprehension guided reading program.

It includes:

• high-quality practical support for teachers about how to teach, model and develop comprehension skills in the classroom
• an explanation of the Comprehension Skills Framework which underpins the Oxford Reading for Comprehension program
• an implementation guide with teaching and learning pathway, suggested pacing guide and tips for facilitation of successful guided reading sessions
• guidance on how to use the series components, which include student books, Comprehension Coaching Cards, Activity Sheets, after-reading quizzes, graphic organiser templates,  ‘think aloud’ and strategy tip flashcards templates, and student assessment record templates
• an overview of Oxford Levels, with best-fit correlation to Reading Levels and a guide to stages of reading development
• the latest Oxford Wordlist and an overview of how it is integrated into the Oxford Reading for Comprehension program.

About Oxford Reading for Comprehension

Oxford Reading for Comprehension is a new, research-based guided reading program that offers a systematic approach to the explicit teaching of comprehension strategies for Years F–3.

The meticulously-levelled, full-colour fiction and non-fiction guided reading texts feature captivating characters and stories designed to appeal to young Australian readers.

Oxford Reading for Comprehension integrates with Oxford’s Primary literacy resources, including the latest Oxford Wordlist, Early Years Dictionaries and Oxford Handwriting workbooks.

Visit www.oup.com.au/readingforcomprehension for more information about this series.

To learn more about the latest Oxford Wordlist and create your own for use in your classroom, visit www.oxfordwordlist.com