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R.E.A.D.: Seventy Strategies to Support Reading SuccessOctober 2009, ©2010
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Divided into eight sections, each section contains a brief conceptual overview as well as specific strategies that can be used to facilitate the development of that literacy process. Each strategy follows a READ format: (R) explains why the strategy is important in developing strategic readers as it applies to that particular literacy element. The strategy explanation (E) extends on the importance by more explicitly defining and describing critical characteristics that it encompasses. The application (A) section provides a descriptive narrative of what the strategy might look like in the classroom. Step-by-step procedures for strategy implementation are provided in the delivery (D) section.
Section I—Oral Language
Oral Language
Barrier Games
DLTA
Elaboration
Grand Conversations
Language Experience Approach
Retelling
Role Play
Sketch to Stretch
Section II—Phonemic Awareness
Phonemic Awareness
Clapping syllables
Elkonin Boxes
Language Play
Picture BINGO
Picture Sorts
Section III—Phonics
Phonics
Analytic Phonics
Synthetic Phonics
Embedded Phonics
Analogies
BINGO
Cloze
Flip Books
Making Words
Rainbow Alphabet Arc
Word Family Concentration
Word Wall
Section IV—Fluency
Fluency
Choral Reading
Echo Reading
Fluency Development Lesson (FDL)
Neurological Impress Method
Readers’ Theater
Tape Assisted Reading
Section V—Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Circles
Context Clues
Frayer Model
Linear Arrays
List Group Label
Possible Sentences
Predict-O-Gram
Semantic Feature Analysis
Semantic Maps
Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Scale
Vocabulary Doodles
Word Sorts
Section VI—Comprehension
Comprehension
Anticipation Guide
Character Analysis
Cubing
Directed Reading and Thinking Activity
Discussion Web
GO! Chart
K- W- L
Plot Graph
Reciprocal Teaching
Question - Answer Relationships
Questioning the Author
Skimming and Scanning
Story Bags
Story Maps
Story Pyramid
Section VII: Writing
Writing
Alphabet Books
Interactive Writing
Journaling
Learning Logs
RAFT
REAP
SPAWN
Writing Frames
Section VIII: VIPs
V.I.P.s: Very Important Practices and Strategies
Read-Aloud
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Sustained Silent Reading
Literature Circles
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A collection of strategies based on the 5+2 essential elements of literacy instruction: oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
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A “teacher friendly” text that can be used to provide students with strategies for developing a clearer understanding of the seven areas of literacy development.
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Divided into seven sections, each representing one element of literacy instruction that contains an overview of the element and the specific strategies that can be used to assist the growth of that literacy method.
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Each strategy follows the READ format:
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R-Rationale for the Strategy
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E-Explanation of the Strategy
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A-Application of the Strategy
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D-Delivery of the Strategy
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Graphics are provided at the beginning of each strategy to identify how it should best be used: during what part of the reading process, with what size group, and the appropriate grade level.
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A reference section and/or other resources are provided at the end of each strategy description.
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Most strategies are flexible can be modified to be used during different points of the reading process
