Comprehension, Vocabulary, Fluency

CSI turns theory and research into practice for immediate results

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480 high- interest texts with lesson plans and activities, 240 audio texts, 240 graphic organizers, plus more...

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Comprehension, Vocabulary, Fluency

How CSI helps improve students' comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency 

Kit 3Kit 4Kit 5
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  Kits 3, 4, and 5

Kits 3-5 are packaged according to comprehension strategy. The main box contains two inner boxes, one for whole-group instruction materials and one for cooperative materials. Cooperative books come with blank transparencies and easy-erase marker pens for annotating the texts. Reflection journals (seen here) are packaged separately. 
Kit 6Kit 7Kit 8
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  Kits 6, 7, and 8 

Kits 6-8 are packaged according to content area. The main box contains four inner boxes, one for English Language Arts, one for Math, one for Science and one for Social Studies.  Reflection journals (seen here) are packaged separately. 


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  Whole-group instruction, using lesson plans and transparencies or digital texts 

Each folder and whole-group text has a specific comprehension strategy focus. Lessons and texts cover English Language Arts (introductory, fiction and nonfiction), Math Content Literacy, Social Studies Content Literacy, Science Content Literacy, and include hard copy glossaries with academic vocabulary.  
     
Easy-to-use digital interfaceVirtual sticky notes, highlighters, mask tool and moreEmbedded video in many texts
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   Interactive CD-ROMs featuring all whole-group texts in digital format 

Digital texts include video and audio content, and pop-up hypertext glossaries. Texts are for projection onto interactive or standard whiteboards. Texts are presented in an easy-to-use and innovative software program unique to CSI. 
     
 
Books also contain strategy prompts flapsEach audio text is audio recordedEach text has a corresponding graphic organizer
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   Cooperative Learning Activities for Student Books

These books provide an opportunity for students, working in pairs or small groups, to apply comprehension strategies learned in previous whole-group lessons. Each text is supported with a fluent audio recorded reading model and hardcopy glossaries. In Grades 3 to 5, blank transparencies and marker pens are also included to allow students to respond to texts by annotating and making notes over each page.
     
Reflection Journal for independent readingExample and blank strategy templatesStrategy use graphs and more...
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   Student Reflection Journals (consumable)

Reflection journals enable students to record and reflect on their comprehension strategy use across all content areas. Independent reflection can be achieved in or out of class.
     
A comprehensive teachers' guideResearch, pedagogy, and technical points explainedDetailed texts grids with links to national standards
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   Teachers' Guide

A comprehensive teachers' guide includes assessment rubrics for teachers and students, a research synthesis, scheduling and management options, detailed text grids with links to standards, and more.




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