The IRRC's new eLearning module provides an overview of the cornerstone elements of structured literacy instruction with video examples recorded in active classrooms.

It is vital that all literacy instructional routines include synthetic and analytic practice activities that engage all four language skill areas.

Read why teaching in an explicit, systematic way with differentiation is at the heart of the best performing reading programs.

An explicit or implicit approach to literacy learning? See why the former approach tends to work better for all learners.

Teaching a word through explicit vocabulary instruction involves multiple steps to ensure deeper student understanding of essential words and increased reading comprehension.

Explicit vocabulary instruction should involve thoughtful selection of which words will be taught to ensure word learning is targeted and effective.

English words can be difficult to decode, emphasizing the need to teach phonics skills to all students so they may experience reading success.

Through research and personal experience, a literacy consultant finds kindergartners can take an active part in group and independent literacy learning.

Last week we looked at increasing instructional quality through lesson design. We focused on using the components of explicit instruction to ensure students master the knowledge and skills necessary to become proficient readers. This week we will take a closer look at four big ideas that can help teachers to increase the quality of their instruction through delivery of instruction.