Fluency and comprehension supports

Unit 5 of the LETRS manual explores the relationship between oral language, vocabulary, and reading success. Lexia LETRS structures this unit to help teachers understand that once a student can decode, vocabulary becomes the strongest single predictor of reading comprehension. Resource List 5.3 is designed to provide the "how" and "where" for implementing these evidence-based strategies. Key Components of Resource List 5.3

: Tools for identifying words that are central to the meaning of a passage and likely to be encountered in other academic contexts (Tier 2 words).

: Using "yes/no" or "true/false" questions to verify comprehension. Active Student Use