Resources

The demand for evidence-based instructional practices has driven a large supply of research on adolescent literacy. Documenting this supply, Baye, Inns, Lake, and Slavin’s 2019 article in Reading Research Quarterly synthesized far more studies, with far more rigorous methodology, than had ever been collected before

Too many adolescent learners still struggle with reading. This much-needed guide shows how to support teachers in providing effective literacy instruction in the content areas, which can be intensified as needed within a multi-tiered framework

AIM Coaching is an adaptive intervention model (AIM) that applies a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework to instructional coaching.

The demand for evidence-based instructional practices has driven a large supply of research on adolescent literacy.

Recent initiatives in the United States and United Kingdom have added greatly to the amount and quality of research on the effectiveness of secondary reading programs, especially programs for struggling readers.

This practice guide provides five recommendations for increasing the reading ability of adolescents.

Science of Reading: The Podcast delivers the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading.

Monster, P.I. is an app-based, gamified diagnostic assessment that measures written language skills

EDSITEment is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for the Humanities.

In Teaching Tip: Selecting Academic Vocabulary Words worth Learning (see attachments), Townsend and Kiernan describe how teachers can use word processors such as the Word and Phrase Tool to identify which academic words in the text are most worthy of study or to assess student vocabulary knowledge.

With an emphasis on developing students’ word consciousness–the knowledge and predisposition to learn, appreciate, and effectively use words–the book addresses three broad aspects of vocabulary learning and instruction

This user-friendly book integrates up-to-date research on best practices into each chapter and includes vignettes, classroom activities, sample lessons, a list of children’s literature, and more

Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts.

Concept map generator.

eBooks, Learning Videos, Quizzes and more for up to age 12. Fiction and nonfiction. English and Spanish.

Authentic texts from partners such as New York Times, The Economist, History, Human Rights Watch, Scientific America, and many more. Find article by topic or skill. Some article also have comprehension questions.

Small Group Reading Instruction at a Distance by Nell Duke (1-hour webinar)