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Magnetic Comprehension

Support Grades 3–5 learners in deepening knowledge, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through a research-based instructional framework and strategic scaffolds.

Program Resources

Build Knowledge and Excel in Reading Comprehension

With so many resources to support reading comprehension, how do you know which is best? See why choosing and using Magnetic Comprehension is best.

Meet the Authors and Advisors

With guidance from advisors and authors who have a wide range of expertise in the field of education, Magnetic Comprehension connects the latest research with practical application in the classroom.

Routine Examples

The regular use of research‑based routines supports standards instruction, vocabulary acquisition, and good habits of reading, writing, and discussion. Each routine is referenced in the Teacher’s Guide at point of use.

Scope of Skills

These scope of skills documents provide details about the topics and standards or skills for each lesson.

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Research and Efficacy

All students can become skilled readers, and the best way to achieve this outcome is literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. These beliefs are at the core of Magnetic Comprehension, designed to lead every student to reading success.

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Units and Lessons

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Knowledge Building

Text Selector Tool

Review Knowledge Building

Science of Reading Resources

Building a Foundation: create a love of reading with curriculum built on the Science of Reading.

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Vocabulary Resources

Opportunities for Vocabulary Development

Building Knowledge With Vocabulary (Grade 3 Example)

Access for All Learners

English Learner Support

The Teacher’s Guide provides English Learner-specific strategies and scaffolds in the lesson and identifies tasks that students will engage with in the language domains of reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

Read How Scaffolds Work

Throughout reading sessions, scaffolds are embedded to support students’ engagement with grade-level texts. Scaffolds offered during practice sessions support students in unpacking the text’s ideas, structure, and perspectives to arrive at a deeper understanding.

Magnetic Comprehension Samples

The regular use of evidence-based practices throughout Magnetic Reading builds the skills necessary for students to be active readers.

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Data to Inform Instruction

Magnetic Comprehension can be used on its own or with the i-Ready Assessment to monitor and track student progress.

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Lesson Quizzes (Grade 4 Example)

Grade-Level Planning (Scaffolding) Report (for i-Ready Users)

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