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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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Handouts: Intervention Instruction
Provides information and tools related to the instructional tiers, five reading components, effective instructional features, and interventions. Includes instructional planning templates, example intervention plans, and data analysis tools.
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Resources to Support PLCs Using the IES Practice Guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in K-3
This page provides several resources for elementary educators needing research-based information about effective early reading instruction.
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"Guessing: Why the Reading Wars Won't End" (Letter printed in the Washington Post)
Letter signed by 41 reading researchers, scientists, and academics who support effective, scientificially-based reading instruction. Provides insights into the lack of teacher preparation in early reading instruction. Also discusses the lack of research behind teaching students to guess at words when reading.
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