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## 5 Characteristics of Effective Structured Literacy Teaching  
What does one of today’s most respected literacy experts have to say about the five characteristics of effective structured literacy instruction? Find out in this free download, adapted from the third edition of the widely used literacy textbook Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats. [Read More](/content/resource-library/5-characteristics-of-effective-structured-literacy-teaching-2/index.html)

## 4 Steps to Implementing an Effective Coaching Framework  
Coaching partnerships are an invaluable professional development tool that allow educators to evaluate current practices, set appropriate goals, process feedback, master new skills, and improve outcomes for every student. Discover the four steps to implementing an effective coaching framework, in this free download. [Read More](/content/resource-library/4-steps-to-implementing-an-effective-coaching-framework/index.html)

## 5 Things Proficient Writers Do  
The structured literacy-aligned planning guide The Writing Rope presents an innovative curriculum that weaves together multiple skills and strategies into five fundamentals of evidence-based writing instruction. Get a preview of the five components of proficient writing in this free download. [Read More](/content/resource-library/5-things-proficient-writers-do/index.html)

## Using Story Frames to Improve Comprehension, Written Language, and Key Skills  
Analyzing and creating stories can boost critical literacy skills for all learners—and this engaging and informative coffee chat will show you how. [Read More](/content/resource-library/using-story-frames-to-improve-comprehension-written-language-and-key-skills/index.html)

## An Overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling  
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes the Story Frame elements, and highlights online companion materials. [Read More](/content/resource-library/an-overview-of-story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-enhancing-student-learning-through-the-power-of-storytelling/index.html)

## Story Frames for Teaching Literacy Excerpt  
Read this excerpt from Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Through the Power of Storytelling to get a preview of the introduction. [Read More](/content/resource-library/story-frames-for-teaching-literacy-excerpt/index.html)

## 6 Ways to Explore Story Elements With Your Students  
In the book Story Frames for Teaching Literacy, Carolee Dean reveals how to enhance student learning by teaching 12 key story elements, from the setup of the hero’s Ordinary World through the Final Reward at the end. Here are some ideas for exploring story elements with your students. [Read More](/content/resource-library/6-ways-to-explore-story-elements-with-your-students/index.html)

## A Blueprint for Reading Comprehension Instruction  
Discover an effective blueprint for reading comprehension—based in the science of reading—in this can’t-miss coffee chat with author Nancy Hennessy. [Read More](/content/resource-library/a-blueprint-for-reading-comprehension-instruction/index.html)

## Structured Literacy Instruction for English Learners  
How can educators and other professionals provide young English learners with explicit, systematic instruction on language and literacy fundamentals? Find out in this coffee chat with Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, author of the book Literacy Foundations for English Learners. [Read More](/content/resource-library/structured-literacy-instruction-for-english-learners/index.html)