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Raising Up Readers: Twenty-Five Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Text
In this practical guide, educators learn 25 ready-to-use, research-based teaching strategies aligned to the science of reading to scaffold learning from grade-level texts for a range of readers to accelerate literacy achievement. These strategies can be used in whole- or small-group instruction before, during, and after reading to increase each student’s opportunity to grow.
Grades K–5 teachers, instructional coaches, and reading specialists can use this book
Plan effective scaffolds for grade-level texts that challenge students and encourage growth
Employ a versatile array of strategies to promote active engagement with literacy
Provide engaging, research-based strategies that increase student learning and comprehension
Readily adapt strategies to meet both individual and classwide challenges and needs
Ensure all students achieve the established literacy standards for their grade level
Introduction
Chapter 1: Building the Case for Challenging Text
Chapter 2: Scaffolding Strategies Before Reading
Chapter 3: Scaffolding Strategies During Reading
Chapter 4: Scaffolding Strategies After Reading
Chapter 5: Incorporating Scaffolding Strategies Into Instruction
References and Resources
Index
Grades K–5 teachers, instructional coaches, and reading specialists can use this book
Plan effective scaffolds for grade-level texts that challenge students and encourage growth
Employ a versatile array of strategies to promote active engagement with literacy
Provide engaging, research-based strategies that increase student learning and comprehension
Readily adapt strategies to meet both individual and classwide challenges and needs
Ensure all students achieve the established literacy standards for their grade level
Introduction
Chapter 1: Building the Case for Challenging Text
Chapter 2: Scaffolding Strategies Before Reading
Chapter 3: Scaffolding Strategies During Reading
Chapter 4: Scaffolding Strategies After Reading
Chapter 5: Incorporating Scaffolding Strategies Into Instruction
References and Resources
Index
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2025
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January 21, 2026
This book is packed with easily implemented scaffolds that teachers can employ in their classrooms. The methods are clearly explained and include examples. Reading this book will give a boost to any ELA teacher's practice.
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