Exam Preparation

This book is an good resource for any teacher who wants to include
explicit phonemic awareness instruction in an early reading program.
One volume provides three separate sets of phonemic
awareness lessons, complete with scripted directions and reproducible
learning materials and assessment tools.

The ABCs of Reading Instruction presents the different components and skill sets that are essential for reading acquisition and demonstrates proven, research-based techniques to help teachers apply these principles in their classrooms. The CD-ROM includes six different modules presented as a dynamic electronic textbook, weaving together graphics, animation, text, audio, and video to explain complex concepts in an innovative and engaging way. The workbook reinforces and expands upon the instructional components introduced in the CD-ROM and includes reading lesson plans and classroom handouts. The ABCs of Reading Instruction was designed by the American Board as a preparation tool for both the Multiple Subject and Reading Endorsement exams. The CD-ROM is Windows and Macintosh compatible.

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Candidates that enroll in the reading endorsement program will receive a complementary copy of the ABCs of Reading Instruction.

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This list (pdf) includes a selection of literary works that may be referred to within the ABCTE Reading Examination.

An excellent summary, complete with video clips, of how to determine developmentally appropriate literacy strategies for emergent readers.

Big Ideas in Beginning Reading focuses on the five BIG IDEAS of early literacy: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency with text, vocabulary, and comprehension. The web site includes definitions and descriptions of the research and theories behind each of the big ideas, describes how to assess the big ideas, gives information on how to teach the big ideas including instructional examples, and finally, shows you how to put it all together in your school.

An excellent archive that has up to date scientifically based research on solid early reading practices.

This brief provides background information on scientifically based
research on reading, the findings of the National Reading Panel,
elements to consider when selecting or implementing a reading program,
considerations for students with disabilities, and resources on
commercially available reading programs.

In this article Rick Wormeli makes the argument that, in order to differentiate instruction, teachers should be experts in four areas: the students, the curriculum, cognitive theory,and differentiated instruction practices.

This article from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development gives an excellent overview of the need for planning for differentiating instruction, strategies for lesson planning and techniques for implementing in the classroom.

Carol Ann Tomlinson offers a rationale for differentiating instruction and practical steps for differentiating in the reading classroom.

The leader in the field of differentiating instruction, Carol Ann Tomlinson, summarizes the importance of differentiating and gives theoretical and practical tips on how to do it in the classroom.

Free-Reading is an “open source” instructional program that helps teachers teach early reading. Because it's open source, it represents the collective wisdom of a wide community of teachers and researchers. It's designed to contain a scope and sequence of activities that can support and supplement a typical “core” or “basal” program.

A
comprehensive guide to teaching reading. Includes strategies for vocabulary
development, fluency, and comprehension of informational and literary texts.

This
straight forward article presents information on the link between strong
phonemic awareness and reading and gives practical suggestions for fostering
strong phonemic awareness.

A straight-forward article that details what to look for when reading scientifically-based reading research.

Offers practical strategies and approaches to differentiated instruction in the classroom.  Actual stories of success serve to motivate and refine understanding of differentiating in the classroom.

This book includes hundreds of
multi-level fast-paced lessons that will encourage children to explore words,
letter-sound relationships, and letter patterns.

A concise description of current models of phonics instruction with clear outlines of instructional techniques that are prevalent within each model.

Everything you wanted to know about phonics but were afraid to ask! This practical handbook, written by an early reading specialist, will show you how to build engaging, effective phonics practice into your reading-writing program. Lots of ready-to-use lessons, word lists, games and learning center ideas.

This primer discusses and summarizes studies varying from readings and phonics instruction, fluency, and the improvement of reading comprehension.

In this easy-to-read and research-based text, Regie Routman provides clarity, support, specific demonstrations, and confidence to teachers so they can teach reading well.

This site provides a general introduction to, and links regarding, expository texts. This site also provides a good introduction to text structure and explores strategies for recognizing text structure in expository writings.

A step by step ‘workshop’ that addresses the basics of phonic awareness.

A practical handbook that details strategies to use before, during and after reading to enhance comprehension.

In 1997, Congress asked the Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to convene a national panel to assess the status of research-based knowledge, including the effectiveness of various approaches to teaching children to read. These topics (which correspond almost exactly to the domains defined by the American Board) received intensive study: alphabetics, fluency, comprehension, teacher education in reading acquisition, and reading-focused computer technology. This document is the result of that extensive