Reading LINKS is a multi-media program that provides information and models ways to incorporate scientific reading research in classroom instruction. Reading LINKS began by filming teachers who demonstrated the five components of reading instruction included in the Report of the National Reading Panel (NRP).
For information about scheduling a Reading LINKS training, please contact the Washington Alliance for Better Schools by calling (425) 408-7956 or emailing info@allianceforbetterschools.org
These components of reading instruction include:
- phonemic awareness instruction
- phonics instruction
- fluency instruction
- vocabulary instruction
- comprehension instruction
Reading LINKS was expanded to include early oral language development, English Language Learners, turning a school around, and strategic change. A total of 18 lessons are provided on the LINKS website (www.linkslearning.org) as well as on CDs.
It is our hope that the electronic and print Reading LINKS materials will:
- Provide information and models for new teachers
- Stimulate discussion and experimentation with experienced teachers
- Be useful in ensuring that all children learn to read and read well by the end of third grade
- Continue their reading skills development throughout their school experience.
Reading LINKS also includes six training modules with participant materials that can be used in three to six hour workshops at schools, districts, regional or state conferences or meetings. The information provided in the lessons endeavors to provide teachers, administrators, parents, and citizens with information about ways reading research can be used to increase children’s reading skills.
Module 1: Phonemic Awareness
Grade level focus K-2
Learn about the connection between phonemic awareness and reading development, develop games and activities for the classroom. Video excerpts of effective classroom instruction will be reviewed.
Module 2: Vocabulary
Grade level focus K-6
Learn the connections between vocabulary and reading development. Learn how to teach vocabulary intentionally using specific word instruction as well as work-learning strategies.
Module 3: Phonics
Grade level focus – K-4
Learn what approaches to phonics instruction are better than others based on the National Reading Panel findings. Learn about the five components of sound instruction. Review effective video modeling of these instructional strategies and create an action plan for implementation in the classroom.
Module 4: Fluency
Grade level focus 1-6
Learn the connection between fluency and reading development, Understand the five components of fluency instruction, several different methods of assessing fluency, as well as research-based strategies to teach students how to become more fluent readers. Review video excerpts of mentor teachers in classrooms to provide reinforcement and modeling.
Module 5: Comprehension
Grade level focus K-6
Learn the connection between comprehension and reading development. Learn how to implement the National Reading Panel's latest strategies for improving comprehension. Video excerpts will help model effective classroom strategies.
Module 6: Reading/Writing Connection
Grade level focus 1-6
Learn how to make reading and writing visible in all content areas. Understand how to connect reading/writing, research-based strategies and reflective practices before, during, and after reading/language arts block.
The Reading LINKS field work involved teachers in Highline, Federal Way, Tukwila, Seattle, and Northshore School Districts. Dr. Ramona Chauvin from Western Washington University served as senior consultant to the Washington Alliance Schools. The teachers and reading consultants featured in the videos demonstrated a wealth of reading knowledge and understanding, skills in designing curriculum, and years of experience in instruction and assessment, as well as obvious concern and caring for the children they teach.
Download a Powerpoint presentation
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about the Reading LINKS program
For more information, contact Jonelle Adams
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