Reading Scaffolds That Actually Work is a toolkit filled with classroom-tested strategies you can use before, during, and after reading to help students engage more deeply with any text.
This toolkit has materials for reading scaffolds organized into 4 categories:
Build the Bridge: Before reading scaffolds
Words That Matter: Vocabulary supports
Annotations That Guide Thinking: During reading strategies
Talk to Think: Discussion strategies to helps students process their reading
Perfect For:
- Grades 4–12 ELA teachers
- Whole-class novels
- Book clubs and literature circles
- Informational texts and articles
- Close reading lessons
- Intervention and support classes
Whether you're looking for ways to support struggling readers, strengthen classroom discussions, or help students think more critically about what they read, this resource gives you a toolkit of proven strategies you can use all year long.