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Thinkaloud Examples in Comprehension and Phonics
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Dr. Joseph Dimino explains how the thinkaloud strategy can be used during instruction. He demonstrates a comprehension thinkaloud using text and pictorial clues and a phonics thinkaloud using a...
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Expert Interview
Modeling Initial Sounds in Tier 3
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A reading specialist demonstrates modeling, guided practice, and error correction strategies during an intensive one-on-one lesson on letter sounds. She discusses how she models correct sounds and...
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School Example
K-2 Essential Reading Standards Assessment Form
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Content standards identify skills, knowledge, and abilities that all students should master in a subject area at specific grade levels. This list of K-2 reading content standards is adapted from...
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Sample Material
Reading Skills Error Analysis Sheet
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Iowa teachers use this error analysis sheet to identify student errors and plan interventions to address a student’s specific needs using intensive instructional strategies. This resource includes...
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Sample Material
Foundational Reading Skills: Instructional Routines
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The Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) has developed instructional routines for teaching foundational reading skills in grades K-3, including phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension,...
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Sample Material
Five Essential Reading Components
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This summary chart of the five essential reading components is used in Iowa schools to help teachers understand the components and high priority skills identified within each component. The chart...
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Sample Material
Thinkaloud Survey
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The survey helps teachers reflect on their implementation of the thinkaloud strategy. The survey asks teachers to rate their skills, describe frequency of use, and identify where they need...
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Sample Material
Systematic Teaching Strategies
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This material, developed for Pennsylvania schools, describes several strategies, outlines student/teacher benefits, and provides instructional principles. Strategies include explicit teaching,...
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