INSIGHTS:
Reading As Thinking

Writing & Thinking:
A Process Approach

Problem Solving Connections

T.A.I. Mathematics

ARIES: Astronomy-based Physical Science

BRIGHT START: Cognitive Curriculum for Young Children

Reading Fluency Software

Literature Collection

Six Traits of Writing

Math Collection

Nature and Science Collection

Diversity Collection

Art & Music Collection

I See I Learn™ Collection

Simply your best resource for reading comprehension instruction - for ALL students!

Teach the thinking strategies that are essential to your students' success with this researched-based, classroom-validated reading program.

Develop students' critical thinking processes for higher standardized test scores and model effective learning strategies to increase their understanding of literature. INSIGHTS minimizes preparation time with easy-to-implement lesson plans and incorporates proven teaching strategies that assure success for all your students.

WHAT IT IS...

This researched-based, classroom-validated program successfully develops for all students the comprehension strategies that are characteristic of the best readers. INSIGHTS models how to select, apply, monitor, and evaluate the thinking processes that are imperative for all different purposes and types of reading, from basal and content-area textbooks to trade books.

WHAT IT DOES...

INSIGHTS translates research on reading – and reading instruction – into practical teaching materials that help educators meet the needs of every student, even in the most diverse classrooms.

INSIGHTS:

• Accommodates a wide range of settings, from whole class to small groups and individuals
• Supports not only developmental reading, but remedial reading, ESOL, and Special Education students as well
• Minimizes preparation time with concise, easy-to-implement lesson plans, carefully developed student activities, and proven teaching strategies

HOW IT WORKS...

INSIGHTS provides explicit, systematic, and sequenced instruction to help students read fiction and nonfiction strategically. Units begin with a review of prerequisite skills so all students can participate in the unit’s instruction. Each lesson builds systematically from the previous one, modeling how and when to apply the strategy developed in the unit. A system of prompts and supports are gradually withdrawn to help students become proficient independent learners.

HOW IT WORKS FOR YOU...

Each INSIGHTS Teacher Manual:

• Serves as a model of professional development, offering classroom-tested suggestions and exemplary teaching strategies for every unit of instruction
• Provides research-validated, "best-practice" instructional strategies for both veteran and novice teachers alike
• Offers a variety of options for accommodating individual teaching styles, allowing you to tailor your instruction to fit the individual needs of your students
• Offers ample opportunities for direct transfer of strategies to all types of classroom literature

Develop the strategies characteristic of the best readers, through instruction that makes them accessible to all learners. Offers ample opportunities for direct transfer of strategies to all types of classroom literature, such as basals, trade books, or supplementary programs.

Build the phonemic awareness students need for early success in reading. Provides multi-sensory phonics instruction as part of the process of comprehending.

Focus on the unique strategies required for content area reading. Improves student performance in all curricular areas including math, science, and social studies.

Research Into Practice

Research Validation (128 KB pdf)

Scope and Sequence

Electronic Downloadables

INSIGHTS: Comprehension Strategies Correlated to Your State Standards

INSIGHTS: Phonics In Context Correlated to Your State Standards