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Getting Started
1 & 2. Unpack your materials & learn the books.
3. Prepare your teacher novels.
4. Plan your daily schedule.
5. Set up a meeting area
6. Get ready to teach vocabulary.
7. Get ready for turn and talk
8. Get ready to assess.
9. Get ready to teach the book clubs.
10. Set up your classroom library.
11. Get ready to teach writing.
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Assessment and Intervention
Is This an Approved Curriculum?
Novel Content
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Professional Development
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Writing, Grammar, and Spelling
Research Article Collection
The research behind the Read Side by Side Program.
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About the Program
About the Program
Program Design
Evidence Base
Planning
Alignment
Assessment & Intervention
Writing, Grammar & Spelling
Technology
Professional Development
Sales, Pricing & Ordering
Ordering
Pricing
Return Policy
Getting Started
1 & 2. Unpack your materials & learn the books.
3. Prepare your teacher novels.
4. Plan your daily schedule.
5. Set up a meeting area
6. Get ready to teach vocabulary.
7. Get ready for turn and talk
8. Get ready to assess.
9. Get ready to teach the book clubs.
10. Set up your classroom library.
11. Get ready to teach writing.
FAQ's
FAQ
Assessment and Intervention
Is This an Approved Curriculum?
Novel Content
Online Resources
Professional Development
Teaching Units
Writing, Grammar, and Spelling
Research Article Collection
The research behind the Read Side by Side Program.
About the Program
Learn why the program is a strong fit for your next reading curriculum adoption. Read and watch the program overview.
Program Design
A 3-part program design ensures the transfer of skill.
Designed for middle-grade students.
Full-length chapter books increase motivation and rigor.
Teaching a text-structure approach to comprehension: collect-interpret-apply (CIA).
FAQ: What program do you recommend for K-2?
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Evidence Base
Proven to raise reading achievement!
Case studies show the strength of the program for public and private schools.
Planning
A daily schedule prioritizes reading.
An intentional scope and sequence builds background knowledge.
FAQ: How long does each unit take to complete?
FAQ: Is it possible to skip a unit?
FAQ: We are concerned about the maturity level of the books. Should we preview the novels to be sure they are appropriate for our students?
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Alignment
Aligned to the Common Core & Next Generation Standards.
Aligned to the science of reading research.
FAQ: How is diversity addressed in the program?
FAQ: Has the program been evaluated by Ed Reports?
FAQ: We are a Christian or Catholic school. Are the books aligned with our values?
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Assessment & Intervention
Formative assessments drive instructional decisions.
FAQ: Does the program provide intervention materials?
Writing, Grammar & Spelling
FAQ: Is writing included in the program?
FAQ: Is grammar explicitly taught in the program?
FAQ: Is spelling explicitly taught in the program?
Technology
A teacher portal (free) gives teachers tools for implementation.
FAQ: How is technology incorporated into the program?
FAQ: Do you offer materials for a hybrid classroom?
FAQ: Are your teacher guides available online?
Professional Development
FAQ: What professional development is provided for adopting schools?
FAQ: Do you offer in-person training?