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Observation Tool: Explicit Systematic Instruction
Observation checklist to use when looking for features of effective instruction such as reviewing prior knowledge, modeling, and providing immediate feedback.
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Sound-Spelling Chart
Instructional resource to support students' phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling. Provides the most common spelling patterns for English sounds on a chart that students can use during instruction and practice. Also lists tips for how teachers can use the chart.
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Learning Styles: Neuromyth Debunked
Web page with background information and references to help educators learn about the lack of science behind learning styles. Provides links to 10 research articles and other resources.
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Phonological Awareness (First Grade)
Provides instructional strategies, lessons, and materials for teaching phonological awareness. Includes multiple word lists to use for phonemic awareness and Spanish-language materials.
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Comprehension: Thinking Aloud to Teach Self-Monitoring (Example)
Provides an example of a teacher thinking aloud to model comprehension-monitoring during reading.
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Comprehension: Scaffolding for Struggling Readers
Provides a list of scaffolds to support students' comprehension. Includes using small-group instruction, modeling, and providing effective feedback.
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Effective Instruction: Grouping for Instruction
Guidelines for using various grouping formats, including whole group, teacher-led small groups, partners, and cooperative groups. Includes suggestions for managing groups and a reflection activity for teachers.
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Observation Tool: Features of Effective Instruction
Observation tool for examining effective instructional features in content-area classrooms or interventions.
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