How to Build Comprehension Before Students Can Decode

Some students can’t read “cat” yet—but can explain the moral of a story better than anyone. So how do we support comprehension before decoding clicks? In this episode, we’re exploring how to nurture deep thinking while building foundational reading skills.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• Why decoding and comprehension must grow side-by-side.
• How to use read alouds and class discussions to build thinking skills.
• What kinds of questions spark comprehension—even with simple texts.
• Using podcasts and morphology to boost meaning-making early on.

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Decodable Texts
Comprehension Questions
Trainings- Morphology / Read Aloud Magic
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