Comprehension Wednesday Runner

Run, jump, and outlast the pack—then pause between rounds for quick, standards-aligned reading checks. Practice main idea, context clues, inferences, vocabulary, and more as you advance through 5 rounds to win.

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    Comprehension Wednesday Runner

    Outlast the others. Tap/press to jump over obstacles. Survive 5 rounds to win.

    Choose Skill

    Choose Difficulty

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    Tap anywhere to jump

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    Comprehension Wednesday Runner

    Part arcade, part ELA. Dodge obstacles to survive each round, then tackle a short reading question to unlock the next. Flexible skill sets let you target comprehension goals like Main Idea, Context Clues, Inferences, and more.

    Why teachers and students love it

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      High-engagement practice

      Fast runner rounds + bite-size questions keep focus and effort high.

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      Skill-based checks

      Choose the literacy skill you want: main idea, context clues, inferences, vocabulary, and more.

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      Adjustable difficulty

      Scale run speed, spawn rate, and passage complexity (G2–G5) for a just-right challenge.

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      Standards-aligned

      Targets CCSS RL/RI Key Ideas & Details and Language/Vocabulary strands by grade.

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      No-prep & device-friendly

      Runs in modern browsers on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and desktops.

    How to play

    1. 1 Choose a reading skill (e.g., Main Idea, Context Clues, Inferences).
    2. 2 Select your grade (G2–G5), avatar, and difficulty (Easy / Medium / Hard).
    3. 3 Run and jump to survive the round.
    4. 4 Read a short passage and answer the question to unlock the next round.
    5. 5 Clear 5 rounds to win!

    Who it’s for

    Perfect for grades 2–5: whole-class warm-ups, centers, small-group intervention, tutoring, and at-home practice.

    Skills covered

    • Main Idea
    • Context Clues
    • Inferences (expanding sets)
    • Vocabulary in Context
    • Short-Passage Comprehension
    • Citing Evidence (upper grades)

    Standards alignment

    Common Core ELA (varies by skill/grade):

    • RL/RI.2–5.1 – Ask/answer questions; use text evidence/inference
    • RL/RI.2–5.2 – Determine main idea or central message; summarize (upper grades)
    • L.2–5.4 – Determine/clarify word meaning using context

    FAQ

    Is Comprehension Wednesday Runner free?

    Yes—core modes are free. Sign in to save progress and unlock avatars.

    How does difficulty work?

    Easy/Medium/Hard adjust run speed, obstacle spawn, and survival windows; question complexity follows grade selection.

    Does it work on iPads and Chromebooks?

    Absolutely—runs in any modern browser on iPad, Chromebook, Mac, and Windows.

    Will new skills be added?

    Yes—additional sets (e.g., cause/effect, summarizing, text evidence) are in development.