Reading comprehension requires teachers to integrate the vocabulary—often domain-specific words and concepts related to the content—into their teaching of the text.

Increasing comprehension is a fundamental skill in the reading process, particularly in grades K-4. In some cases, children are able to read words and their comprehension difficulties go unnoticed.

In addition to analysis about student reading habits, the report includes top 25 fiction and nonfiction reading lists for each grade, as well as essays from several prominent children's authors. The ...