Plugged-in to Reading Presentation

Slide 1: A reading program for middle and high schools from a leading authority in literacy instruction

Slide 2: • Dr. Allen taught high school reading and English for 20 years • At the University of Central Florida she continued teaching • She is an internationally respected researcher, consultant, and expert on adolescent literacy • Dr. Allen is the author of several professional development books including Yellow Brick Roads, It’s Never Too Late, Tools for Teaching Content Literacy, and Inside Words • She is the author of Recorded Books reading programs Plugged-in to Reading and Plugged-in to Nonfiction

Slide 3: Plugged-in to Reading

Slide 4: The 3-Step Instructional Model Teacher-Directed Instruction Peer-Supported Learning Self-Directed Learning

Slide 5: Teacher-Directed Instruction The first step toward engaging adolescent and teenage students is teacher-led discussion. The Teacher Guide outlines the carefully chosen Core Novel, offering teacher- directed strategy lessons and step-by step guides for classroom implementation. The flexible framework makes it easy for teachers to draw diverse learners into the reading and writing processes.

Slide 6: Level 1 Core Novels

Slide 7: Level 2 Core Novels

Slide 8: Level 3 Core Novels

Slide 9: Peer-Supported Learning Using the gradual release of responsibility model, teachers shift students from whole-class, teacher-directed instruction to guided learning in small groups called Literature Circles. The combination of stimulating novels and research-proven strategies for collaborative learning creates an environment that supports authentic student-led discussions and interaction with text. As a guide on the side, the teacher observes students’ progress.

Slide 10: Literature Circle Novels

Slide 11: Self-Directed Learning The final step in the release of responsibility gives students a chance to experience literature on their own. Independent reading with audio support increases students’ comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, and creates more confident readers. When used with the creative and challenging strategy lessons, Independent Reading books give students the opportunity to become active, independent readers.

Slide 12: Independent Reading Novels

Slide 13: Everything You Need • Teacher Guide • Resource Binder • Audio support and print books – Teacher-Directed Instruction • 24 print copies and 1 Recorded Book copy of the 4 Core Novels – Peer-Supported Learning • 6 print copies and 1 Recorded Books copy of the 8 Literature Circle Novels – Self-Directed Learning • 2 print copies and 1 Recorded Books copy of the 36 Independent Reading Texts

Slide 14: Everything You Need continued … • 36 Independent Reading Guides • 3 of Dr. Allen’s professional development books • Booktalk cards • 2 corrugated cardboard bookshelves

Slide 15: Tools for the Teacher—The Teacher Guide

Slide 16: The Teacher Guide continued …

Slide 17: Implementing the Lessons—The Resource Binder The Resource Binder includes everything you need to implement your Plugged-in to Reading lessons: • Reproducible graphic organizers, handouts, and activity sheets • Reproducible summative and formative assessments • Complete reproducible versions of the Independent Reading Guides • The Nonfiction Reader • Room for your modifications to the program

Slide 18: Independent Reading • Students may practice strategies with the Independent Reading Guides in the Resource Binder, which include … – Letter to the Reader – Anticipation activity – Word study – Comprehension – Exploration – Writing – Multiple-choice and open- ended questions

Slide 19: Skills and Strategies Matrix Each skill is linked to a particular strategy, and the matrix will help you locate these strategies in the Lesson Guides. Strategies listed are: • reading strategies • literary analysis • writing strategies • writing fluency activities • vocabulary strategies • communication and research strategies • word study • formatives assessments • summative assessments

Slide 20: If you have any questions, please contact your consultant/sales representative. You may also call 1-800-638-1304 x1410 or email kstone@recordedbooks.com for sales support. Visit www.PluggedintoReading.com for more information.