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ExLL Framework for the Classroom Instruction

Phonological Skills
Directly and systematically teaches essential skills
. Uses oral language to access reading and writing
. Builds a foundation of explicit skills learning
. Teaches systematic phonics through writing, spelling, and reading
. Supports development of accurate spelling

Adams (1990); Blau (1998); Brady & Moats (1997); Cunningham & Stanovich (1998); Cunningham (1990); Duffelmeyer & Black (1996); Foorman, Francis, Shaywitz, Shaywitz, & Fletcher (1997); Fry (1998); Fry (1997); Liberman, Shankweiler, & Liberman (1989); Lowe & Walters (1991); Lowery (1998); Lyon & Moats (1997); McPike (1995); Moats (1994); Morris, Ervin, & Conrad (1996); Shaywitz (1996); Stanovich (1993); Tierney (1998); Torgesen (1998); Torgesen, Wagner, & Rashotte (1997); Triplett & Stahl (1998); Wolfe (1998)

Read Aloud
Expands concept development and language structure
. Fluent, expressive reading
. New and familiar concepts and context
. Language and grammar usage

Andrews (1998); Barrentine (1996); Schickendanz (1978)

Shared Reading
Increases fluency and extends phonological awareness
. Phonological awareness for explicit skills learning
. Choral reading
. Reader¹s theater

Beck, McKeown, & Ormanson (1997); Blum & Koskinen (1991); Clark (1995); Dowhower (1991); Hasbrouck & Tindal (1992); Miller (1998); Nathan & Stanovich (1991); Samuels, Schermer, & Reinking (1992); Samuels (1997); Swartz, Shook, & Klein (2002); Tangel & Blachman (1995)

Directed Reading
Provides explicit skills and comprehension instruction for readers at
various ability levels, integrates reading into the content areas, and
teaches study and reference skills
. Guided reading
. Reciprocal teaching
. Literature circles

Beck, McKeown, Hamilton, & Kucan (1998); Brown & Cambourne (1990); Chomsky (1976); Fletcher & Lyon (1998); Gilliam, Peña, & Mountain (1980); Jones, Coombs, & McKinney (1994); Juel (1988); Klein (1981); Klein (1996); Klein (1997); Lee & Neal (1993); Pearson, Roehler, Dole, & Duffy (1992); Perfetti (1995); Shanklin & Rhodes (1989); Showers, Joyce, Scanlon, & Schnaubelt (1998); Stahl & Shiel (1992); Tomlinson & Kalbfleisch (1998); Weir (1998)

Independent Reading
Allows for extended practice, increased comprehension, and higher-order
thinking skills
. Specific reading strategies and text organization
. Content area study

Anderson (1996); Henk & Melnick (1995); Metzger (1998)

Directed Writing
Supports the accurate construction of text and effective spelling strategies
. Interactive writing and interactive editing
. Writer¹s workshop

Ehri (1998); Fletcher & Lyon (1998); Foorman, Francis, Fletcher, Schatschneider, & Metha (1998); Greene (1998); Heald-Taylor (1998); Henry (1988); Invernizzi, Abouzeid, & Bloodgood (1997); Juel (1988); Moats
(1998); Swartz, Klein, & Shook (2001); Zutell (1996)

Independent Writing
Encourages creativity and the ability to write for different purposes
. Language structure and correct grammar usage
. Accurate spelling and punctuation skills

Cassady (1998); Dyson (1982; 1988); Ferreiro & Teberosky (1982); National
Center on Education and the Economy (1999)

Oral Presentation
Formalizes the process of sharing ideas and reporting information
. Content area oral reports
. Oral interpretation of literature
. Drama/performance

Bruner (1983); California Department of Education (1998); Cazden (1992);
Chomsky (1972); Ferreiro & Teberosky (1982); Kane & Klein (1995); Klein (1997)
 

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