THE 5 PILLARS OF READING STAGE 2 

The 5 Pillars of Reading Stage 2 course provides extensive education on reading skills development for students transitioning from beginning to intermediate reading skills. The modules cover foundational concepts for elevating emergent readers into proficient, engaged readers who can navigate the complexities of texts at this stage.

What Will You Learn:

Module 1: Sentence Construction and Cohesion

• How basic sentence structure works and practice diagrams
• Complex sentences with compound subjects, clauses, phrases 
• Paragraph cohesion through transition words, pronouns, repetition, and structure

Module 2: Reading Comprehension

• Strategies for determining vocabulary through context
• Ways to make connections across texts
• Higher-order thinking skills like inference-making and analysis

Module 3: Working Memory and Attention 

• How working memory impacts reading comprehension 
• Concentration and self-monitoring techniques
• Targeted accommodations for memory and attention issues  

Module 4: Reasoning and Background Knowledge

• Literal and inferential comprehension practice
• Building knowledge through pre-reading questions and post-reading reflection
• Critical thinking protocols for deeper analysis and evaluation

Module 5: Inspiring Reading

• Fostering reading identity and motivation
• Increasing reading volume and exposure to new genres
• Promoting student agency and access to reading materials

Who is this course for?

The 5 Pillars of Reading Stage 2 course is designed for educators and specialists guiding students in 3rd-5th grades from basic decoding into deep comprehension, higher order processing, and reading fluency across literary and informational texts. The research-based training equips teachers to target instruction and interventions customized to the needs of developing readers at this level through extensive strategies and practical techniques. With the 5 pillars framework, educators can empower students to unlock lifelong literacy and critical thinking skills as they transition to intermediate academics and beyond.