Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 - Innovation Configuration (IC) Document No. IC-13b

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Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 provides an innovation configuration (IC) matrix to support teacher preparation professionals in planning and implementing effective reading instruction. The IC tool identifies essential components—nature of reading comprehension, background and word knowledge, comprehension strategies, integration of strategies, reading intervention, motivation and engagement, and assessment—and defines degrees of implementation from non-use to ideal. The document also outlines limitations, organization, application guidance, and includes appendix materials for practical use and support level summaries.

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Innovation Configuration for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12

Importance of Reading Comprehension Instruction for Adolescents

Teacher Education

Limitations of the Innovation Configuration

Organization of the Innovation Configuration

Essential Component One: The Nature of Reading Comprehension

Essential Component Two: Background Knowledge

Essential Component Three: Word Knowledge

Essential Component Four: Comprehension Strategy Knowledge

Essential Component Five: Integration of Multiple Strategies

Essential Component Six: Reading Intervention

Essential Component Seven: Motivation & Engagement

Essential Component Eight: Assessment

Conclusion

References

Appendix A: Innovation Configuration for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12

Appendix B: Summary Levels of Support for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12

Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 Authors: Jen Drake Patrick George Mason University Kelly Acosta Rhode Island College PUBLICATION DATE, 2024 CEEDAR Document No. IC-13b Recommended Citation: Drake Patrick, J., & Acosta, K. (2024). Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 (Document No. IC-13b). University of Florida, Collaboration for Effective Educator, Development, Accountability, and Reform Center. [http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/tools/innovation-configurations/](http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/tools/innovation-configurations/) Note: There are no copyright restrictions on this document; however, please use the proper citation above. Table of Contents Innovation Configuration for Evidence Based-Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6- 12......................................................................................................................................................4 Importance of Reading Comprehension Instruction for Adolescents ..............................................5 Teacher Education ...........................................................................................................................7 Limitations of the Innovation Configuration .................................................................................10 Organization of the Innovation Configuration ...............................................................................11 Essential Component One: The Nature of Reading Comprehension.............................................12 Essential Component Two: Background Knowledge ....................................................................15 Essential Component Three: Word Knowledge ............................................................................19 Essential Component Four: Comprehension Strategy Knowledge................................................36 Essential Component Five: Integration of Multiple Strategies ......................................................45 Essential Component Six: Reading Intervention ...........................................................................49 Essential Component Seven: Motivation & Engagement..............................................................54 Essential Component Eight: Assessment .......................................................................................55 Conclusion .....................................................................................................................................57 References ......................................................................................................................................59 Appendix A: Innovation Configuration for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 .............................................................................................................................. 104 Appendix B: Summary Levels of Support for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 ......................................................................................................... 113 Innovation Configuration for Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Adolescents in Grades 6-12 This paper features an innovation configuration (IC) matrix that can guide teacher preparation professionals in the development of appropriate use of evidence-based reading instruction for adolescents in Grades 6-12. This matrix appears in the Appendix. An IC is a tool that identifies and describes the major components ofa practice or innovation. With the implementation of any innovation comes a continuum of configurations of implementation from non-use to the ideal. ICs are organized around two dimensions: essential components and degree of implementation (Hall & Hord, 1987; Roy & Hord, 2004) . Essential components of the IC—along with descriptors and examples to guide

FAQs

What is the purpose of the innovation configuration (IC) matrix in this document?

It guides teacher preparation professionals in developing appropriate uses of evidence-based reading instruction for adolescents in Grades 6-12, helping align implementation with major components of the practice or innovation.

Which essential components of evidence-based reading instruction are included?

The matrix includes eight components: the nature of reading comprehension, background knowledge, word knowledge, comprehension strategy knowledge, integration of multiple strategies, reading intervention, motivation & engagement, and assessment.

How does the IC matrix define implementation levels?

Implementation is described along a continuum from non-use to ideal, with progressively higher scores as the essential components move from not being addressed to being implemented appropriately.

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