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Cons of Basal Reading Program

- Selections may be too difficult/easy

- Selections may lack authenticity of good literature/lack of variety

- Workbook assignments

- Whole class instruction

- Differentiation

Pros of Basal Reading Program

- Textbooks aligned with grade-level standards

- Students read selections at their grade level

- Teachers teach strategies and skills in sequential program

- Teacher's guide

- Assessment materials

Basal Reading Program

Who?

- 72.3% of Schools in U.S.

References

Purpose:

- Strategies and skills in organized program.

Components of Program

Dewitz, P., Jones, J., & Leahy, S. (2009). Comprehension strategy instruction in core reading programs. Reading Research Quarterly, 44(2), 102-126. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/212125289?accountid=12085

Ediger, M. (2010). Which plan of reading instruction is best? Reading Improvement, 47(3), 138-141. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/821400063?accountid=12085

Pilonieta, P. (2010). Instruction of Research-Based Comprehension Strategies in Basal Reading Programs. Reading Psychology, 31(2), 150-175.

Tompkins, E. (2010). Literacy for the 21st century: A balanced approach. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

http://www.pearsonschool.com/index.cfm?locator=PSZ4Z4&PMDbProgramId=30321&PMDbChildProgramId=30325&sampleId=4384

Application:

- Units: Week-long lessons

* Reading, strategy, skill instruction,

workbook activities

  • Instruction on strategies and skills
  • Workbook assignments
  • Independent reading opportunities
  • Management plan
  • Selections in grade-level textbook

Basal Reading Program

Pros & Cons

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