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            • Stories of Words
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        • Vocabulary Instruction
          • The Core Vocabulary
            • Core Vocabulary Word Zones
            • Core Vocabulary Word Maps
            • Core Vocabulary Word Pictures
          • Academic Vocabulary
            • Academic Word List
          • Literary Vocabulary
            • E4: Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Events
            • S4: Super Synonym Sets for Stories
          • Content Area Vocabulary
            • Content Area Word Pictures
        • The Reading GPS
        • The Reading GPS gives teachers information about whether students are moving toward the goal of proficient reading.
        • TExT Model
        • Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert’s Text Elements by Task (TExT) model underlying our texts has been validated through scientific research

  • Parents & Tutors
        • Teach Your Child to Read & Spell
        • Teaching guide for BeginningReads, FYI for Kids, SummerReads, and Talking Points for Kids texts.

        • Pat Cunningham's Comprehension Response Sheets
        • Book cover ofComprehension Response Sheets by Pat CunninghamA set of comprehension guides developed by Pat Cunningham for FYI for Kids texts.

        • Teach Your Child Lessons: BeginningReads
        • Tutoring lessons for all 10 levels of BeginningReads.

        • ToolKit for Tutoring
        • Guide for tutors and teachers working with young readers, includes activities for vocabulary development, word study, and writing skills.

        • Comprehension Guides from Reading Partners
        • Comprehension Guides for TextProject TextsComprehension guides to accompany TextProject’s SummerReads and FYI for Kids

        • Lesson Plan for a Fluency Intervention
  • Teacher Educators
        • Teacher Development Series
          • Curriculum, Assessment & Standards
            • CCSS Webinar Series
            • Assessment
          • Text Complexity
          • small changes = BIG RESULTS
          • The Science of Reading Blog and Video Series
        • Text Matters—a Magazine for Educators
        • Backed by the latest research, Text Matters articles highlight important background knowledge along with practical ideas for improving reading instruction.

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  • Research
        • Articles on the Science of Reading
          • Beginning Readers: Instruction & Texts
          • Reading Volume & Silent Reading Stamina
          • Text Complexity
          • Vocabulary & Knowledge
        • Books
        • Free downloadable ebooks including TextProject originals and reissued classics

  • Frankly Freddy Blog
  • About

TextProject

Strategies, tools, and texts to bring beginning and struggling readers to proficient levels of literacy
  • Home
  • Teachers
        • Free Student Texts
          • Grades K-1
            • BeginningReads™
          • Grades 2-5
            • FYI for Kids
            • SummerReads™
            • Talking Points For Kids
          • Middle School & Beyond
            • Stories of Words
            • TopicReads
          • All Grades
            • Read-Aloud Favorites
        • Vocabulary Instruction
          • The Core Vocabulary
            • Core Vocabulary Word Zones
            • Core Vocabulary Word Maps
            • Core Vocabulary Word Pictures
          • Academic Vocabulary
            • Academic Word List
          • Literary Vocabulary
            • E4: Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Events
            • S4: Super Synonym Sets for Stories
          • Content Area Vocabulary
            • Content Area Word Pictures
        • The Reading GPS
        • The Reading GPS gives teachers information about whether students are moving toward the goal of proficient reading.
        • TExT Model
        • Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert’s Text Elements by Task (TExT) model underlying our texts has been validated through scientific research

  • Parents & Tutors
        • Teach Your Child to Read & Spell
        • Teaching guide for BeginningReads, FYI for Kids, SummerReads, and Talking Points for Kids texts.

        • Pat Cunningham's Comprehension Response Sheets
        • Book cover ofComprehension Response Sheets by Pat CunninghamA set of comprehension guides developed by Pat Cunningham for FYI for Kids texts.

        • Teach Your Child Lessons: BeginningReads
        • Tutoring lessons for all 10 levels of BeginningReads.

        • ToolKit for Tutoring
        • Guide for tutors and teachers working with young readers, includes activities for vocabulary development, word study, and writing skills.

        • Comprehension Guides from Reading Partners
        • Comprehension Guides for TextProject TextsComprehension guides to accompany TextProject’s SummerReads and FYI for Kids

        • Lesson Plan for a Fluency Intervention
  • Teacher Educators
        • Teacher Development Series
          • Curriculum, Assessment & Standards
            • CCSS Webinar Series
            • Assessment
          • Text Complexity
          • small changes = BIG RESULTS
          • The Science of Reading Blog and Video Series
        • Text Matters—a Magazine for Educators
        • Backed by the latest research, Text Matters articles highlight important background knowledge along with practical ideas for improving reading instruction.

        • Videos and Slideshows
  • Research
        • Articles on the Science of Reading
          • Beginning Readers: Instruction & Texts
          • Reading Volume & Silent Reading Stamina
          • Text Complexity
          • Vocabulary & Knowledge
        • Books
        • Free downloadable ebooks including TextProject originals and reissued classics

  • Frankly Freddy Blog
  • About

Videos

TextProject’s playlists on YouTube include the CCSS Webinar Series (which have accompanying guides for professional learning) and also the Virtual Institute on Assessments and the Common Core (which has an accompanying guide book as well). Guides can be found at Professional Development Guides. 

Elfrieda H. Hiebert

Janice Dole

Michael McKenna

P. David Pearson

Patricia Edwards

Peter Johnston

Ray Reutzel

The Role of Vocabulary Learning in Social Studies

The Three T’s: Text, Time & Techniques

The Vocabulary Edge for English Learners: Building on Their Strengths

Words Matter: How a Deep Understanding of Core Vocabulary Accelerates Reading Proficiency

  • Resources for Teacher Educators
    • Teacher Development Series
      • Curriculum, Assessment & Standards
        • CCSS Webinar Series
        • Assessment
      • Text Complexity
      • small changes = BIG RESULTS
      • The Science of Reading Blog and Video Series
    • Text Matters—a Magazine for Educators
    • Videos and Slideshows
      • Videos
      • Slideshows

Student Texts

  • K–Grade 1: BeginningReads
  • Grade 2–5: FYI for Kids
  • Grade 2–5: SummerReads
  • Grade 2-5: Talking Points For Kids
  • Middle School & Up: Stories of Words
  • Middle School & Up: TopicReads
  • All Grades: Read-Aloud Favorites

Vocabulary Instruction

  • Core Vocabulary Word Maps
  • Core Vocabulary Word Zones
  • Core Vocabulary Word Pictures
  • Academic Word List
  • E4: Exceptional Expressions for Everyday Events
  • S4: Super Synonym Sets for Stories
  • Content Area Word Pictures

Recent Updates

  • Frankly Freddy Blog
  • small changes = BIG RESULTS
  • The Science of Reading Blog and Video Series

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