The ability to select effective instructional techniques that will help readers

The ability to select effective instructional techniques that will help readers of all levels successfully decode and comprehend text is an important skill for all teachers, regardless of content area or grade level. Providing students with a variety of ways to interact with texts of all types is essential to student success.

Using the topic Resources and your own research, complete the “Planning Reading Instruction” template for Alfonso.

While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:

BS in Elementary Education

BS in Elementary Education and Special Education

BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in English as a Second Language

BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in STEM

BS in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Teaching Reading

3.1: Plan instruction based on knowledge of students, learning theory, connections across the curriculum, curricular goals, and community. [ACEI 3.1; InTASC 7(a), 7(c), 7(g), 7(h), 7(i); GCU Mission Critical 2, 4]

3.6: Collaboratively plan short- and long-range goals utilizing professionals with specialized expertise to meet individual student needs and enhance learning. [ACEI 3.2; InTASC 7(e), 7(f), 7(o), 7(p); GCU Mission Critical 2, 4]