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The Superkids Reading Program, Grades PreK–2
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The Read Side by Side Reading Program, Grades 3–8
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🌟Shared Philosophies Creating Continuity
Both programs:
- Emphasize explicit instruction in reading strategies.
- Integrate reading, writing, and vocabulary.
- Promote discussion and collaboration.
- Value high-quality literature and character development.
- Build confidence and joy in reading!
Read a case study of a school using both programs with success!
📖Balance of Skills and Strategies
The Superkids Reading Program = Skill driven! 
Emphasis is on:
- Phonemic awareness,
- Phonics,
- Decoding,
- Fluency, and
- Early comprehension and vocabulary.
The Read Side by Side Reading Program = Strategy driven!
- Strategic thinking - comprehension,
- Inferring,
- Collecting evidence,
- Connecting themes, and
- Synthesizing.
👍A Powerful Transition from Primary to Intermediate Grades
The Superkids Reading ProgramPreK–2 |
Read Side by Side Reading Program3–8 |
| Builds the mechanics of reading. | Builds the comprehension of reading. |
| Focuses on how words work. | Focuses on how ideas work. |
| Teaches elementary reading–how to read the words on the page. |
Teaches inspectional reading–how to use the clues in the text to uncover the theme (3–6). Teaches analytical reading–asking questions of the text in an organized fashion, paying attention to symbol and pattern (7–8). |
| Moves students from decodable text to authentic text. | Moves students from familiar text to complex text. |
| Combines short fiction and nonfiction. | Combines longer fiction and nonfiction. |
| Attends to the development level of students in grades PreK–2. | Attends to the development level of students in grades 3–8. |
Together the programs create a powerful transition from decoding words to interpreting meaning!
Better together! There is no skill gap or "comprehension cliff" when students leave K-2 and enter the world of complex literature!
Not sure if these programs are right for you?
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🐶 PreK–2 Program Partner: The Superkids Reading Program, Published by Zaner-Bloser.
Learn more about The Superkids Reading Program