The Comprehension Toolkit Series
The Comprehension Toolkit series developed by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis focuses on developing key comprehension strategies when reading nonfiction texts; instruction that transfers to every type of reading in the classroom and for life.
Available in K–2 and 3–6 resources, the Comprehension Toolkit series contains all the curriculum and instructional strategies needed to implement the classroom-tested, ready-to-go lessons and increase student success in applying key comprehension strategies.
More information on the Comprehension Toolkit series can be found at www.heinemann.com/comprehensiontoolkit
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
"When we comprehend, we add to and enhance our store of knowledge" The Comprehension Toolkit Series from Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis (available in K-2 and 3-6 sets) has all of the language, teaching moves, and re-usable resources to build students’ reading comprehension in ways that are visible and audible and helps to show evidence of... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
The Classroom Bundle for The Primary Comprehension Toolkit, second edition has everything needed to implement The Primary Comprehension Toolkit, second edition for grades K-2 – the strategy and lesson books, the Teacher’s Guide, the short nonfiction texts, and the online resources all included in the Toolkit – plus the 16 engaging books selected by the authors... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
"When we comprehend, we add to and enhance our store of knowledge" The Comprehension Toolkit Series from Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis (available in K-2 and 3-6 sets) has all of the language, teaching moves, and re-usable resources to build students’ reading comprehension in ways that are visible and audible and helps to show evidence of... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
The Classroom Bundle for The Intermediate Comprehension Toolkit, second edition has everything needed to implement The Intermediate Comprehension Toolkit, second edition for grades 3-6 – the strategy and lesson books, the Teacher’s Guide, the short nonfiction texts, and the online resources all included in the Toolkit – plus... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Written and designed to be included in the updated 2016 Second Edition, this new lesson book, Content Literacy (Primary), provides support for teaching comprehension across the curriculum including building knowledge and understanding. Once students have had explicit instruction in the collection of strategies – and have learned how to use them independently and flexibly, Content Literacy engages them in lessons that rely... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Written and designed to be included in the updated 2016 Second Edition, this new lesson book, Content Literacy, provides support for teaching comprehension across the curriculum including building knowledge and understanding. Once students have had explicit instruction in the collection of strategies – and have learned how to use them independently and flexibly, Content Literacy engages them in lessons that rely on a repertoire... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
For a comprehensive overview of the Comprehension Toolkit series including sample lessons, a new Summer School Literacy Guide, free nonfiction short texts in Spanish (K-2), lists of alternative... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
This is a trade book pack of corresponding books for the new Content Literacy (Primary) lesson book that is now a part of The Comprehension Toolkit series second edition. Because schools may already own these popular books, these books are available for your convenience as an optional purchase. These 7 primary titles are included in this trade book pack... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
This is a trade book pack of corresponding books for the new Content Literacy (Intermediate) lessons book that is now a part of The Comprehension Toolkit series second edition. Because schools may already own these popular books, these books are available for your convenience as an optional purchase. These intermediate titles are included... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Katie Muhtaris, Kristin Ziemke
When we begin our technology journey by grounding it in time tested comprehension instruction, we ensure that our use of technology is meaningful and authentic. We help students see the natural links between strategies they use in print text and the strategies they need to use when navigating the vast digital world.
—Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Katie Muhtaris, and Kristin Ziemke
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Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
“We turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. These texts support students in using the Toolkit’s comprehension and thinking strategies as tools to acquire and actively use knowledge in history.”
—Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis
To support cross-curricular strategy instruction and close reading for information, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have expanded their... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
52 short nonfiction texts for American History (1750-1800) with 10 new lessons for content literacy
“We turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. These texts support students in using the Toolkit’s comprehension and thinking strategies as tools to acquire and actively use knowledge in history.” —Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis
To support cross-curricular strategy instruction... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
“We turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. These texts support students in using the Toolkit’s comprehension and thinking strategies as tools to acquire and actively use knowledge in history.”—Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis To support cross-curricular strategy instruction and close reading for information, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have expanded their Toolkit Texts series... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
“We turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. These texts support students in using the Toolkit’s comprehension and thinking strategies as tools to acquire and actively use knowledge in history.”—Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis To support cross-curricular strategy instruction and close reading for information, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have expanded their Toolkit Texts series... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey, Judy Wallis
“When it comes to learning reading comprehension strategies children differ. They learn in fits and starts. What works for one may not work for another. For some it’s a matter of time, for others a matter of interest. Some kids take these strategies and run with them after one whole-group Toolkit lesson. Others need additional time, guidance, and practice to internalize comprehension strategies and use them to make sense of what... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey, Judy Wallis
“When it comes to learning reading comprehension strategies children differ. They learn in fits and starts. What works for one may not work for another. For some it’s a matter of time, for others a matter of interest. Some kids take these strategies and run with them after one whole-group Toolkit lesson. Others need additional time, guidance, and practice to internalize comprehension strategies and use them to make sense of what... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Brad Buhrow, Anne Upczak Garcia
“We have created the lessons in these books to help teachers give their English language learners the conceptual background and English language structures they need to collaborate fully in each Toolkit lesson.” Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Brad Buhrow, and Anne Upczak-Garcia
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Brad Buhrow, Anne Upczak Garcia
“We have created the lessons in these books to help teachers give their English language learners the conceptual background and English language structures they need to collaborate fully in each Toolkit lesson.” Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Brad Buhrow, and Anne Upczak-Garcia The Comprehension Toolkit’s inclusive whole-group instruction sets a high comprehension bar for... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
"These articles lend themselves to active reading, giving kids a great place to annotate and work out their thinking as they read."
--Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis
In response to the overwhelming demand for more high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have developed the four-volume series Toolkit Texts: Short Nonfiction for Guided and Independent Practice. Each volume... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
--Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis In response to the overwhelming demand for more high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have developed the four-volume series Toolkit Texts: Short Nonfiction for Guided and Independent Practice. Each
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
--Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis In response to the overwhelming demand for more high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have developed the four-volume series Toolkit Texts: Short Nonfiction for Guided and Independent Practice. Each
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
--Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis In response to the overwhelming demand for more high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have developed the four-volume series Toolkit Texts: Short Nonfiction for Guided and Independent Practice. Each
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
Save when you order the entire PreK-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-7 Toolkit Texts Library for one low price.
"These articles lend themselves to active reading, giving kids a great place to annotate and work out their thinking as they read."
--Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis
In response to the overwhelming demand for more high-quality, age-appropriate nonfiction texts, Stephanie Harvey and Anne... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, Angela Butler
“This staff development resource helps coaches and administrators maximize teacher effectiveness through collaborative and collegial staff development.” Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis, and Angela Butler Schroden Teachers matter. Effective comprehension instruction is more than a handful of reading strategies. As critical as these strategies are, Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis have long held that it is the teacher... more
Harvey Smokey Daniels, Stephanie Harvey
In small groups, we are smarter. In well-structured groups, we leverage each other’s thinking. We learn more not just because we all bring different pieces of the puzzle, but because, through talk, we can actually make new and better meaning together.
—Stephanie Harvey and Harvey “Smokey” Daniels
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Harvey Smokey Daniels, Stephanie Harvey
In small groups, we are smarter. In well-structured groups, we leverage each other’s thinking. We learn more not just because we all bring different pieces of the puzzle, but because, through talk, we can actually make new and better meaning together.
—Stephanie Harvey and Harvey “Smokey” Daniels
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Stephanie Harvey, Harvey Smokey Daniels
- Meet the standards.
- Celebrate kids’ curiosity and questions.
- Cover the curriculum.
- Reach and include everyone.
- Grow resourceful, engaged citizens.
- Seriously?
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Uncover the Power of Nonfiction with The Primary Comprehension ToolkitThe Primary Comprehension Toolkit stands out with its sharp focus on nonfiction texts, presenting a wealth of strategies and lessons to empower students to engage with, understand, and learn from informational texts. The Toolkit helps students navigate informational text, connect new ideas to what they already know, ask incisive questions, make inferences, and identify... more
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Uncover the Power of Nonfiction with The Intermediate Comprehension Toolkit
The Intermediate Comprehension Toolkit stands out with its sharp focus on nonfiction texts, presenting a wealth of strategies and lessons to empower students to engage with, understand, and learn from informational texts.
The Toolkit helps students navigate informational text, connect new ideas to what they already know, ask incisive questions, make inferences,... more
Anne Goudvis, Stephanie Harvey
Kids need engaging texts and resources they can sink their teeth into, and they need and deserve to hear their stories told in history texts. Industrial Age and Immigration (1880–1940) highlights multiple perspectives and diverse voices of this historical time period. The last section of this resource, from the 1960s on, includes articles illustrating present-day perspectives, events, and issues surrounding immigration and innovation. Anne... more