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Magnetic Comprehension

Build Knowledge and Excel in Reading Comprehension

Offer Grades 3–5 students equitable access to grade-level texts to deepen knowledge, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

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Overview

Strengthen Reading Comprehension with Knowledge-Rich Texts and Strategic Supports

Magnetic Comprehension empowers all students to become confident readers through rich, diverse texts and dynamic classroom discussions. Grounded in the Science of Reading, this supplemental program uses a research-based framework with strategic scaffolds to support all learners—including English Learners—in reading and analyzing complex texts. Units organized around content-rich topics engage students with relatable literary and informational texts that systematically build knowledge. Actionable i-Ready Assessment data and embedded formative and summative assessments ensure responsive, effective teaching.

Program Type:Instruction
Curriculum Type:Supplemental
Subject:Literacy
Grade(s):3–5
Language:English
Format:Print
Copyright:2022

Program Features

Expand Knowledge and Vocabulary

Connected Topics Draw Students into Learning

Each unit is organized around a content-rich topic, and each week students deepen their knowledge on that topic through a rich variety of activities and texts.

Integrated Word Learning Develops Rich Vocabulary

Key vocabulary is reinforced across texts as students encounter the words in different contexts and use them in academic discussions and writing activities.

Relatable Text Sets Inspire Curiosity

Literary texts explore themes that students can connect to, while informational texts provide engaging insights into science, social studies, technology, and the arts.

Provide Access to Grade-Level Texts

Protocols Engage All Students

Embedded protocols provide structure for activities, so all students have a chance to think, talk, and participate equally.

Routines Structure Learning

The regular use of research-based routines helps students gradually develop independence to critically analyze texts.

Strategic Scaffolds Build Confidence

Lesson planning supports, with explicit attention to English Learners, and strategies at point of use equip students to read and analyze complex texts. 

Unlock Potential with Data Insights

Actionable Data Highlights Student Readiness for Instruction

The Grade-Level Planning (Scaffolding) report gives valuable insights into students' readiness for upcoming instruction and provides supporting resources.

Ongoing Assessments Ensure Instruction Is Responsive

Embedded formative assessment opportunities in each lesson allow teachers to identify individual needs and provide immediate feedback.

Unit Assessments Identify Trends in Student Progress

A variety of item types and an extended written response in summative assessments help teachers uncover patterns of error and understand student growth.

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Testimonials

“I love the diverse stories that students read because of this program. The activities do a great job getting students to think about what they read and to go back into the text to search for answers.”

— Anonymous, Teacher, Ohio

Testimonials

“I am a firm believer that if Magnetic Comprehension is utilized with fidelity, students will make significant growth.”

— Anonymous, Administrator, Illinois

Testimonials

“I love the writing component with checklists for each lesson. I love that the writing piece directly applies the standard/focus covered in the lesson. The longer passages provide more rigor. The Connect lessons are a wonderful way to wrap up a lesson, reviewing all of the skills covered in a unit. The guided practice and questioning/highlighting in the text is an excellent way to practice and informally assess students’ understanding. Magnetic Comprehension is my favorite, and I highly recommend it!”

— Anonymous, Teacher, Georgia

Testimonials

“The stories are interesting and hold the students’ attention. Also, the PowerPoint is great to intro[duce] the units. I have everything I need to teach without having to pull from different sources.”

— Anonymous, Teacher, New Hampshire

Testimonials

“The rigor and spiraling in the stories are exactly what our students need! Ninety percent of the vocabulary in state testing is in the program.”

— Anonymous, Administrator, California

Testimonials

“Magnetic Comprehension is broken down to teach the skill specifically. The lessons flow. I love how it has I do, we do, you all do, and then you do by yourself.”

— Anonymous, Administrator, Florida

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What's Included

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Teacher's Guide

Detailed instructions for unit, weekly, and daily planning
Assessments and rubrics to evaluate student progress
Helpful teacher tips, including English Learner supports

Student Worktext

Engaging grade-level texts
Daily purposeful practice opportunities
Sentence stems for discussion
Graphic organizers and written responses

Digital Access through Teacher Toolbox*

Lesson Slides
Weekly Lesson Quizzes
Additional Vocabulary Support
Resources for Differentiation
Language Handbook Lessons
Literacy Discourse Cards
Multimedia Content
Access to Ready Reading and Ready Writing Materials

*Available as an additional purchase

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Meet the Experts behind the Program

When kids know the level where they’re performing, and they know where they want to be performing, that's a huge motivator for them to work harder day in and day out. That mindset is a life skill that will serve them well forever.

— Angie Renard, Grade 2 Teacher, Cloverdale Community Schools

Dr. James W. Cunningham

Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Dr. D. Ray Reutzel

Dean of the College of Education, University of Wyoming

Sharroky Hollie, Ph.D.

Executive Director, The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

David A. Dockterman, Ph.D.

Designer, Universal Design for Learning

Odia Wood‑Krueger

Advisor for Cultural Authenticity

English Learners Success Forum

Experts in the quality and accessibility of instruction for English Learners

Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy

Experts in Knowledge Building

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Build Knowledge and Excel in Reading Comprehension

Overview

Strengthen Reading Comprehension with Knowledge-Rich Texts and Strategic Supports

Program Features

Expand Knowledge and Vocabulary

Provide Access to Grade-Level Texts

Unlock Potential with Data Insights

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Testimonials

Testimonials

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Teacher's Guide

Student Worktext

Digital Access through Teacher Toolbox*

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Meet the Experts behind the Program

Dr. James W. Cunningham

Dr. D. Ray Reutzel

Sharroky Hollie, Ph.D.

David A. Dockterman, Ph.D.

Odia Wood‑Krueger

English Learners Success Forum

Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy

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Welcome!

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Program Features

Expand Knowledge and Vocabulary

Provide Access to Grade-Level Texts

Unlock Potential with Data Insights

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

Meet the Experts behind the Program

Dr. James W. Cunningham

Dr. D. Ray Reutzel

Sharroky Hollie, Ph.D.

David A. Dockterman, Ph.D.

Odia Wood‑Krueger

English Learners Success Forum

Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy

Welcome!

Related Programs

Magnetic Literacy

Magnetic Foundations

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