Nancy Hennessy

Join Nancy Hennessy, a reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author, as she discusses the intricate processes of reading comprehension and the complex interaction between a reader's knowledge, the text, and the author's intent. Discover how the Reading Comprehension Blueprint revolutionizes instructional design and learn about the importance of planning for instruction, teaching strategies, setting goals, and evaluating reading comprehension skills. Reflect on curriculum and support students in developing complex comprehension skills.

Join Melissa and Lori as they discuss the intricate processes of reading comprehension with Nancy Hennessy, a reading comprehension expert and acclaimed author. They explore the complexity of comprehension, the role of language skills, the importance of reading strategies, and the blueprint for teaching comprehension. They also provide practical strategies for planning reading lessons, developing essential questions, and reflecting on curriculum and materials.

Bruce McCandliss, neuroscience professor exploring brain networks for word recognition. Louisa Moats, literacy researcher advocating explicit phonological and decoding instruction. Language Structure Expert explains semantics and syntax for vocabulary depth. Nancy Hennessy, dyslexia researcher on building lexical breadth and depth. Jane Oakhill, cognitive psychologist on the Simple View and Scarborough’s Reading Rope. They discuss vocabulary, word recognition, fluency, language structure, and brain science.