What are the components of evidence-aligned instruction?
Literacy instruction aligned to evidence refers to the teaching of reading and writing in a way that is grounded in the research on how children learn to read. It is informed by established theories and empirical studies demonstrating effectiveness in improving student outcomes. This includes the intentional development of oral language, foundational skills, language comprehension, and written expression. Below are several widely accepted models that assist in conceptualizing evidence-aligned literacy instruction.
The Four-Part Processing Model
The Literacy How Reading Wheel