Using Story Frames to Improve Comprehension, Written Language, and Key Skills

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

An Overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling

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

Story Frames for Teaching Literacy Excerpt

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

6 Ways to Explore Story Elements With Your Students

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

5 Essential Titles For Your Structured Literacy Bookshelf

At Brookes, we collaborate with the experts on literacy resources that support evidence-based reading instruction. To aid in your fall curriculum planning, we’ve compiled brief snapshots of five of our most essential titles on science-based reading instruction. Read More

An Overview of Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition

View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights online companion materials. Read More

Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition Excerpt

Read this excerpt from Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition to get a preview of Chapter One, Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher. Read More

10 Tips on Becoming a More Effective Pre-K–6 Teacher

Download these 10 tips to see how you can become a more effective teacher! These tips are adapted from Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition, edited by Martha Hougen, PhD., and Susan Smartt, Ph.D.. Read More

8 strategies for teaching budding readers

How can you support budding readers in early childhood settings? Begin by teaching explicitly during storytime, expanding and enhancing instruction, and focusing on key skills. Read More