Exam Preparation

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.

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.

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

This is an excellent overview of the importance of fluency and its connection with comprehension. The information provided gives a detailed definition of fluency and offers tips on encouraging fluency in readers.

Annenberg
has created an online video library to help teachers improve their teaching
strategies.  There are twelve video
sessions with a focus on classroom practices and profiles of students over
time.  This excellent resource mixes a
deep theoretical understanding with practical classroom applications. There is
also an excellent list of terms included within this site.

This book is a well-balanced mix of the theory and practice of building fluent
readers in elementary and middle schools.