Resources on Research
***** Big Ideas in
Beginning Reading. Identification of the big five reading skills;
research reviews; methods of instruction. MUST SEE!
***** Materials
from National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development
**** National Institute for Literacy Partnership for Reading. Large literature reviews and position papers.
**** "Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science" (What teachers need to know.)
Florida Center for Reading Research. Evaluations of curriculum materials; instructional methods
Three-tier Reading Model (Wanzek &
Rodriguez)
Three-tier Reading Model Materials
Three-tier Reading Model (Sharon Vaughn)
Texas Reading. On-line reading
academies and terrific publications
Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI)
National Reading Panel: Free "Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read."
"The Keys to Literacy": What Effective Reading Instruction Looks Like
Publisher of some of the most effective curricula around.
Reading Excellence Act (Lots of Resources)
Reading First: No Child Left Behind Legislation and Resources
Reading First Introduction (International Reading Association. Click on slide presentation)
"Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read"
"How psychological science informs the teaching of reading."
Syllabus for a Direct Instruction Reading Course
How the Cult of Whole Language Infected California: Article by Jill Stewart
Rebutting Whole Language Cult Diehards
Direct Approach to Literacy Instruction Inventory of Essential Knowledge and Skills
Vast Amount of Research. Message: "Direct" Instruction is the Best Bet. Go to "Documents."
"Phonemic awareness in Reading Mastery," by Siegfried Engelmann
Synthesis of Research on Reading, by Bonnie Grossen
Center for Academic and Reading Skills (The "Last Word" on Research on Effective Instruction.)
The "Three Cueing System," or Maximum Twaddle
The "The Cueing Systems" (Short Version on Maximum Bilge)
ProjectPro's "Research Regarding Phonics"
Headsprout (On-line Reading Program and Excellent Research on Reading. Click on "For Teachers)
Read By Grade Three (See "Reading Research.")
Kerry Hempenstall's Excellent Site (Must Read His Fine Articles on Phonics Vs. Whole Language.)
Summary of Research by Reid Lyon
MiddleWeb's Guide to the Reading Wars
Research Base for Direct Instruction Reading (Reading Mastery)
Effectively Teaching Children to Read
Elaine McEwan (Vast Experience and Commonsense.)
Elaine McEwan Answers Questions About Reading Achievement
Must Reading on Phonics and Other Reading Research
Research and Recommendations From California, After They Finally Dumped Whole Language
California's Reading Curriculum (Based on Research! How Novel!)
Texas Alternative Document On English/Language Arts/Reading. (What Smart and Committed Folks Can Do)
Reading Excellence Act of 1998 (HR 2614) (Sense at the Federal Level)
Whole Language Umbrella (Many contrasts With the Above Sites.)