Literacy experts point to evidence-based reading instruction as the most effective method for teaching young children how to read. Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K-6 is an engaging text that explains the research base for the science of reading and demystifies the essential components of structured literacy instruction. Learn more about it in this fact sheet! Read More
Analyzing and creating stories can boost critical literacy skills for all learners—and this engaging and informative coffee chat will show you how. Read More
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes the Story Frame elements, and highlights online companion materials. Read More
Read this excerpt from Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling to get a preview of the introduction. Read More
In the book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy, Carolee Dean reveals how to enhance student learning by teaching 12 key story elements, from the setup of the hero’s Ordinary World through the Final Reward at the end. Here are some ideas for exploring story elements with your students. Read More
Discover an effective blueprint for reading comprehension—based in the science of reading—in this can’t-miss coffee chat with author Nancy Hennessy. Read More
Read this excerpt from The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Helping Students Make Meaning from Text to get a preview of Chapter One. Read More
