Resources to Meet the Needs of

Struggling Readers

Explicit, systematic instruction integrates reading strategies with standards-based science and social studies content.
Scaffolded lessons build background knowledge, academic vocabulary, oral language, and reading comprehension.
Differentiated Student Books and flexible lesson format meet diverse student needs—suitable for all RTI tiers.
Visual supports help students master challenging concepts and academic vocabulary words.
ResourceLinks Website supports customized instruction and offers numerous reteaching opportunites.
Formal and informal assessments guide instruction and help teachers monitor students’ progress. Click here for details about these assessments.
Ideal for summer school and extended day programs.

In an independent efficacy study, students demonstrated statistically significant gains in vocabulary and reading comprehension.
On average, students’ test scores improved by 33%!

Short, engaging nonfiction books provide explicit instruction in the skills and strategies needed for critical thinking and effective reading.
High-impact lessons help students connect targeted reading skills with reading strategies, language skills, graphic aids, and writing.
Student Books are ideal for introducing nonfiction text features.
Each topic is presented in four leveled Student Books to support differentiated instruction.
Each skill and strategy pair includes instruction and practice using a different graphic aid.
Student Books leveled using multiple scales, including Lexile™, Guided Reading, and DRA.
Ideal for summer school and extended day programs.

Visual minilessons help all students access challenging science concepts—interactive whiteboard compatible!
Specific guidelines for scaffolding instruction for ELLs
Classroom discussion supports mastery of concepts and develops oral language and academic vocabulary
Lesson extensions ensure all students master concepts
A great supplement for summer school and extended day programs
School site licenses available!