A Guided Tour of ELA Instructional Strategies

Described in the Literature

Strategies Documented in the Research and Practice Literature

Step by Step

Planning Process

Thematic Unit

Approach

Task Analytic

Instruction

Shared Story

Reading /Read-

Alouds

Shared Story Reading/Read-Alouds

Source: Mims et al., 2012

A Six Step Process (Saunders et al., 2013)

1. Select a text.2. Target the CCSS.3. Adapt text.4. Develop the lesson

template.5. Incorporate evidence-

and research-based practices.

6. Include a writing component.

Thematic Unit Approach: Key Steps(Cooper-Duffy et al)

1. Team selects a theme or topic and design an age-appropriate unit

2. Familiarize yourself with interests, strengths, needs, and IEP goals of children in the class.

3. Specify learning objectives, materials, and lesson sequence.

4. Select key vocabulary and concepts.

5. Adapt the vocabulary, concepts, and materials using AT to support participation.

6. Plan systematic instructional procedures.

7. Evaluate progress.

Comparison of Other Step by Step Strategies

Source: Cooper-Duffy et al., 2010, pg. 32

Thematic Unit Approach components

Source: Cooper-Duffy et al., 2010

Step 3

Step 4

Use of Task Analysis

• Task analysis is a process by which a task is broken down into its component parts.

• The Browder example illustrates the use of a task analysis listing the steps for the STUDENT as well as the steps for the TEACHER

• Using a task analysis and associated data collection form ensures consistency and fidelity of the planned instructional program (including planned prompting systems).

Articles Referenced