A Model of Reading Engagement (MORE) is a spiral curriculum model designed to address persistent gaps in literacy and science achievement between rich and poor children. MORE introduces important concepts gradually over time, starting with simpler forms of the concepts and gradually introducing more complex forms. MORE emphasizes the synergistic effect of learning science on both reading motivation and ability in order to foster engaged readers who are motivated to read deeply in school and at widely at home. Specifically, MORE aims to accomplish this by providing students with: (1) access to complex and connected science concepts across grades 1 through 5; (2) comprehension instruction that integrates reading and writing; (3) support for wide reading at home; and (4) motivational supports. Short-term instruction focused on basic skills can support students’ reading progress in some aspects of literacy (e.g., word recognition), but a long-term systematic and coherent program of instruction is needed to foster students’ ability to read for understanding and acquire knowledge.
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READS for Summer Learning is an evidence-based summer reading intervention with both in-school and home-based components. READS was designed for children in 2nd through 5th grade who are at risk of experiencing summer reading loss. The goal of the program is to improve reading comprehension by fostering children’s engagement with books over the summer. Children are “engaged” with books when they are motivated to read them on their own and in ways that increase their reading comprehension. The three key elements (“ABCs”) of READS for Summer Learning are:
- Access to books at home, including a wide variety of texts
- Books that are well-matched to each child’s reading level and interests
- Comprehension activities, including teacher scaffolding of summer book reading through end-of-year lessons, summer follow-up phone calls, and family support of summer reading
Visit the READS website to learn more about READS, its evidence base, and how educators can use the READS principles to address summer learning loss.
Below is an overview of the program, which corresponds with the learning modules and resources on this site.
