Read Aloud Routine for Improving Vocabulary and Comprehension
Wanting to up your read aloud game? This lesson plan from Dr. Stephanie Stollar will support you in maximizing vocabulary and comprehension in your read alouds.
Introduction to the Science of Reading
Dr. Stephanie Stollar developed a free set of presentation slides outlining basic findings in the science of reading. Slides, speaker notes, and handouts are provided.
Learning Multisyllabic Words with Silent “e” and Vowel Teams
Linda Farrell highlights an instructional approach to teaching multisyllable words with silent “e” and vowel teams in this brief video.
What is Set for Variability?
Dr. Stephanie Stollar explains set for variability in this brief video. Set for variability is the set of skills that allow students to correct close approximations while decoding.
Which Words Are Worth Teaching?
IDA Perspectives article about vocabulary instruction from early childhood to senior grades.
Self-Regulated Strategy Development To Enhance Reading and Writing
Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD), an evidence-based framework for teaching strategies for reading and writing.
How Spelling Supports Reading
Comprehensive article outlining the key principles for making sense of the English spelling system.
Implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with Dr. Brittney Bills
This podcast explores MTSS and provides insights into classroom instruction.
Becoming a Literacy Leader Workshop Series
Webinar series following three Ontario teachers as they implement universal screening.
Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
This educator-friendly book, written by reading researchers, outlines the rationale for vocabulary instruction, and how to implement it in classrooms from K-12
The Art & Science of Teaching Primary Reading
Written for teachers by a teacher with a strong understanding of reading science, this title supports both the foundational skills and language comprehension components of reading.
Structured Literacy Among English Learners: What Every Teacher Should Know
This PaTTAN webinar featuring Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan focuses on structured literacy for English Language Learners, addressing evidence-based practices for the explicit instruction of oral language strategies within a structured literacy lesson. A variety of strategies are demonstrated.
