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Reading Plus Visagraph Eye Movement Recording Example
This is an eye movement recording of a struggling 7th grade student as they are reading silently and interacting with text. Follow along with the little red dot. This red dot is where this student’s eyes actually met the text as they were reading silently. This is what we would describe as an inefficient way to take in the text (to say the least).
What do you think this student's comprehension would be like? This student is putting a tremendous amount of cognitive energy into simply getting through the text. They have very little mental energy left over for the ultimate goal of comprehension. How do you think this student is going to feel about reading?
What do you think this student's comprehension would be like? This student is putting a tremendous amount of cognitive energy into simply getting through the text. They have very little mental energy left over for the ultimate goal of comprehension. How do you think this student is going to feel about reading?
Reading Plus in Hamilton County, Tennessee Schools |
Reading Plus and United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County |
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Students and educators from Hamilton County, Tennessee talk about reading, literacy, and their success with Reading Plus. Reading Plus is a web-based program for students in elementary through college-ready grades that transforms how, what, and why students read while broadening interests and building knowledge.
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Reading Plus and United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County team up to improve reading skills community wide!
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Reading Plus Teacher AppreciationHappy Teacher Appreciation Day! Employees of Reading Plus honor and express how teachers have made an impact in our lives. We know that educators are the real super heroes of this world and we are grateful for their hard work, love, and commitment. This video is an expression of thanks to all educators from your friends at Reading Plus.
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SPOTLIGHT Video Contest Winner: Reading Plus to the RescuePeyton, a fifth grade writer, director, and actor from Kentucky, knocked it out of the park with this video. Peyton's explains how her time in Reading Plus helped her think about reading in a whole new way. Truth be told, we got even more enthused about Reading Plus after watching and learning from Peyton, and we think you and your students will too! Did Reading Plus help win any of your students over to the joys of reading informational text? If you're an elementary school teacher, this is one you might want to share with your whole class.
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Reading Plus "Let's READ" Partnership with the Brooklyn NetsThe “Let’s READ” program is a collaborative effort between collegiate/professional sports teams, schools, and students to improve fluency and comprehension skills, and to help students view reading as a pathway to success.
Reading Plus launched the "Let's READ" program with the Brooklyn Nets professional basketball team at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School in the Fall of 2014. The partnership has allowed the Nets to have a direct impact on reading improvement of students in their local school. The Nets are sponsoring Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School's participation in Reading Plus, a web-based silent reading program for students in third grade and above. More importantly, the team has become a fan of each student. The Nets motivational support and incentives go a long way toward helping kids stay on track. Jeff Scott, Brooklyn Nets Community Relations Manager said, "Reading is everything... and through Reading Plus, the Nets are helping to create strong readers as well as confident individuals." Former WNBA player Helen Darling has a passion for literacy, and she is driving the "Let's READ" community partnership initiative. As Community and Partnership Manager for Reading Plus, Helen's mission is to partner with sports leagues to make sustainable improvements in literacy, one school at a time. “We can change the lives of students by changing how and what they read,” she said. “We want the students to know that we believe in education and believe in each of them. We’re all on the same team -- this is the key to success.” |
Reading Plus Congratulates West Port High SchoolReading Plus, the online reading intervention that changes how, what, and why students read, is pleased to congratulate administrators, teachers, and students of West Port High School in Ocala, Florida. West Port principal Jayne Ellspermann has been named 2015 NASSP National Principal of the Year. In addition, 10th grade intensive reading teacher Natasha Murphy was named 2014 Florida Reading Association
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2014 Literacy Symposium: Motivation and KnowlegePreview of a symposium for superintendents, subject area school leaders, education professionals, literacy specialists, and consultants. This event took place in Groton, CT on October 15, 2014. The panelists are Dr. John T. Guthrie, Dr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert, and Dr. P. David Pearson. The moderator is Dr. David Monti.
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Reading Plus at the San Mateo Adult SchoolSusan Williams, an assistant director at the San Mateo Adult School, discusses the “tremendous success” she has experienced with adult learners using Reading Plus. “The impact is profound,” Ms. Williams says. This California-based adult education center used Reading Plus with adults who had limited reading skills. Ms. Williams describes how these students made strong gains in their persistence and reading ability after using the program
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Beyond Common Core: Creating Stronger Links Between Literacy and Subject Matter LearningPanel Discussion from "Beyond Common Core: Creating Stronger Links Between Literacy and Subject Matter Learning," a symposium that took place in Groton, CT on October 15, 2014. The panelists are Dr. John T. Guthrie, Dr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert, and Dr. P. David Pearson. The moderator is Dr. David Monti.
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Dr. John T. Guthrie: Fostering Deep Engagement in Disciplinary LiteracyDr. John T. Guthrie from the University of Maryland, College Park speaks on "Fostering Deep Engagement in Disciplinary Literacy" at a symposium in Groton, CT on October 15, 2014. This event was cosponsored by the Connecticut Alliance of Regional Educational Service Centers, the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the Connecticut Association of Reading Research, and Reading Plus.
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Dr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert: The First Key to Unlocking Complex Text: A Generative VocabularyDr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert from TextProject.org and the University of California, Santa Cruz speaks on "The First Key to Unlocking Complex Text: A Generative Vocabulary" at a symposium in Groton, CT on October 15, 2014. This event was cosponsored by the Connecticut Alliance of Regional Educational Service Centers, the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the Connecticut Association of Reading Research, and Reading Plus.
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Dr. P. David Pearson: Implementing the CCSS: Comprehension, Close Reading, and the Common CoreDr. P. David Pearson from the University of California, Berkeley speaks on "Implementing the CCSS: Comprehension, Close Reading, and the Common Core" at a symposium in Groton, CT on October 15, 2014. This event was cosponsored by the Connecticut Alliance of Regional Educational Service Centers, the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, the Connecticut Association of Reading Research, and Reading Plus.
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Reading Plus at International Community High School in the BronxKarolyn Prisciandaro’s team, Power Learning, created this Reading Plus promotional video at International High School in New York!
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Reading Plus: A Candid Conversation with Leading ExpertsDr. P. David Pearson, Dr. Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert, Dr. John Guthrie, and Dr. Ralph Radach engage in a candid conversation about their involvement in the development of Reading Plus, a proven, online, silent reading program. Reading Plus helps all students become proficient readers by working with them to improve their comprehension skills, reading rate, essential vocabulary and their ability to handle complex text.
The Reading Plus Academic Advisory Team is comprised of leading experts in the fields of reading assessment, reading comprehension, vocabulary, motivation, and visual perception. Reading Plus changes the way students read silently. Although everyone agrees that it’s a crucial skill, silent reading is often taught the least and tested the most, mainly because silent reading behaviors are unseen, unheard. and difficult to teach. Reading Plus actually changes the way students take in text, giving them the silent reading skills needed to focus their energies on gaining the knowledge and developing the deep interests that will make them life long readers and learners. |
Reading Plus Webinar featuring David Pearson: Knowledge, Motivation, and Learning StrategiesIn the final webinar of the Reading Plus® series for Spring 2014, Dr. P. David Pearson presents "Knowledge, Motivation, and Learning Strategies: A Balanced Recipe for Reading Comprehension".
To comprehend the complex texts found in today's classrooms, students must have a solid knowledge base, intrinsic motivation, and mastery of reading skills. Yet many of our students lack one or more of these crucial elements that are required for success. In this presentation, reading expert Dr. P. David Pearson discusses essential elements of a balanced approach to reading comprehension instruction. Dr. Pearson describes research-based instructional practices and considerations that educators can use to help readers of all abilities improve their deep understanding of complex texts. |
Six Reasons Why the Ron Clark Academy Loves Reading PlusAt a time when schools are facing increased pressure to raise their standardized test scores, one school in Atlanta found a way to increase its reading scores to among the highest in the country. Ron Clark Academy (RCA) has reported that in just one academic year, the percentage of students scoring above the national average increased from 78.3% to 97.2% due to their use of Reading Plus.
"Here at Ron Clark Academy, we have been able to help our students raise their test scores by using unique methods that incorporate innovation and creativity," states Ron Clark, founder of the academy. "I love Reading Plus because as a teacher and as an administrator, the results are outstanding!" The Atlanta-based academy was so pleased with the results achieved with Reading Plus, it produced this video to explain how the program is implemented in the school, and why this reading intervention program has been so successful in helping students at all reading levels improve their comprehension. Mark Taylor, CEO of Reading Plus, congratulated Ron Clark and his students, saying, "We are honored that Reading Plus is part of the incredible curriculum at RCA. The educators and students of RCA should be very proud of their amazing reading gains." Reading Plus is a cutting-edge technology that is the culmination of more than 80 years of pioneering research and innovation. Reading Plus is a web-based program that transforms how, what, and why students read. It is the only Common Core aligned reading intervention program that prepares students to engage with complex text by developing all three dimensions of successful readers—capacity, efficiency, and motivation—which are the foundation of success. Learn more about the program at www.readingplus.com. Ron Clark Academy, founded by Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, is a highly acclaimed, non-profit school that serves as a training center for educators from around the world. Mr. Clark, a recipient of Disney's Teacher of the Year award, is known internationally for his unique teaching strategies that result in academic success and student achievement. He is the author of numerous award-winning books about education, and he appears often on TV to discuss his passion for helping students succeed. Learn more about Mr. Clark and his academy at www.ronclarkacademy.com. |
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Reading Plus Webinar featuring Dr. Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert: Vocabulary MattersSurprisingly, just 3% of all the words in the English language—about 4,500 words--make up more than 90% of all the words encountered in texts across all levels of written material. An essential step in the process of becoming a proficient reader is mastery of this core vocabulary. Students must become competent with these words in the primary grades if they are to remain on track to achieve college and career reading readiness by the end of high school.
In this recorded webinar, vocabulary acquisition expert Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert explains more about the critical need for core vocabulary mastery and addresses the importance of developing capacity with these words. Dr. Hiebert provides practical, effective strategies educators can use to support students' vocabulary development. Dr. Hiebert is president and CEO of TextProject, Inc. [http://textproject.org/] and a pedagogical advisor for Reading Plus®. She is a fellow of the American Research Association and was awarded a William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Reading Association for outstanding contributions to the field of reading. |
Reading Plus Webinar featuring Dr. Ralph Radach: Oral versus Silent Reading EfficiencyInternationally-renowned expert Dr. Ralph Radach is a pedagogical advisor for Reading Plus®. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Radach demonstrates how the analysis of eye movements can help to unveil the moment-to-moment dynamics of basic information processing operations during the process of reading. In addition, Dr. Radach compares silent reading and oral reading from three angles: the visual acquisition of word information, the coordination of eye and voice while reading aloud, and the mental workload associated with both modes of reading. Finally, Dr. Radach offers a research-based perspective on this important question: Is oral reading or silent reading most beneficial for comprehension?
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Reading Plus Webinar featuring Dr. P. David Pearson: Tasks That Teach |
Reading Plus Webinar featuring Dr. Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert: Texts That Teach |
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On Wednesday, March 19, 2014, renowned expert Dr. P. David Pearson, Pedagogical Advisor for Reading Plus, presented this webinar. In "Tasks That Teach," the second webinar of our spring series, Dr. Pearson will discusses the ways in which students can develop comprehension skill, increase vocabulary, and gain knowledge through appropriately structured and scaffolded reading tasks. Dr. Pearson shares recent research regarding comprehension development, and he offers practical, actionable suggestions educators can use to assist struggling readers.
Dr. Pearson is a faculty member and former Dean at the Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Berkeley. He is an award-winning researcher and prolific author, and currently is chairman of the International Reading Association's Literacy Research Panel. |
Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert, Reading Plus® Pedagogical Advisor, presents "Texts That Teach", a webinar in which she discusses how appropriately complex, structured texts with carefully controlled vocabulary can be used to accelerate the development of struggling readers on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Dr. Hiebert shares research pointing to those specific text features that best support reading development.
Dr. Hiebert is president and CEO of TextProject, Inc. She is a fellow of the American Research Association and was awarded a William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Reading Association for outstanding contributions to the field of reading. |
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San Diego, CA 92102-2208