Plugged-in to Reading is a reading program for middle and high schools from a leading authority in literacy instruction. To find out more, view our presentation!

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

3. Plugged-in to Reading

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

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.

6. Level 1 Core Novels

7. Level 2 Core Novels

8. Level 3 Core Novels

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.

10. Literature Circle Novels

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.

12. Independent Reading Novels

15. Tools for the Teacher—The Teacher Guide

16. The Teacher Guide continued …

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