Read Between the Lines™ Method (RBTL) is a step-by-step reading comprehension strategy designed for students in grades 4-12. It helps them move past just "sounding out word" and into truly understanding, analyzing, and connecting with text.

Instead of leaving students frustrated and guessing at comprehension questions, RBTL gives them a clear process they can follow every time they read.

Most reading programs stop at fluency or vocabulary. RBTL goes deeper. 

• Structured: Breaks comprehension into 5 simple steps that students can repeat with any text.

• Engaging: Uses history-based passages and stories to make reading meaningful.

• Proven: Builds confidence by showing students exactly how to think through text, not just what to answer.

• Transferable: Once learned, students apply the method in ELA, science, social studies—even standardized tests. 

Every student begins with a diagnostic assessment to identify strengths and gaps in reading comprehension. Then, we craft a personalized plan using:

• Custom skill-based lessons tailored to your child's grade level and needs.

• Interactive practice when we work through historical and high-interest passages together.

• Progress Monitoring with ReadTheory to track Lexile growth, comprehension accuracy, and student improvement over time.

Parents receive updates every 4 weeks, so you can see exactly how your child is growing.

• Students who "read fluently" but don't remember or understand the meaning.

• Students who can't explain ideas in writing or get stuck on open-ended questions.

• Students who rush through text or freeze when asked to analyze.

• Parents who want their child to build lifelong reading and thinking strategies, not just short-term test tricks.

👉Want to see how RBTL can help your child? Book a free consultation. Or explore how RBTL connects to writing with our R.E.A.D. Writing Framework™.