Research Articles

22 September 2011

Understanding the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

Wixson, K.K., 2011. Understanding the common core state standards for english language arts. Pearson Education, Inc.  Retrieved on September 26, 2011 from: http://commoncore.pearsoned.com/index.cfm?locator=PS11T9

30 August 2011

Curious George and Rosetta Stone: The Role of Texts in Supporting Automaticity in Beginning Reading

Hiebert, E.H. (in press, August 5, 2011). Curious George and Rosetta Stone: The Role of Texts in Supporting Automaticity in Beginning Reading. In T. Rasinski, C.L.Z. Blachowicz, & K. Lems (Eds.), Teaching Reading Fluency: Meeting the Needs of All Readers. (Vol. 2). New York: Guilford Press.

 

5 May 2011

The Common Core State Standards and Text Complexity

This chapter explores the concept of text complexity and how it is addressed in the Common Core State Standards.

Hiebert, E.H. (in press). The Common Core State Standards and text complexity. In M. Hougen & S. Smartt (Eds.), Becoming an effective literacy teacher: Integrating research and the new Common Core State Standards. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing.

6 April 2011

An analysis of English-Spanish cognates as a source of general academic language

Lubliner, S., & Hiebert, E.H. (2011).  An analysis of English-Spanish cognates as a source of general academic language.  Bilingual Research Journal. 34(1), 76-93.

20 January 2011

Eye Movements And Reading: What Teachers Need to Know

This chapter will explain the role of eye movements in  reading and it will also explain what teaches can do to help students who are experiencing difficulties with the eye movements that are essential to the reading process.

Samuels, S.J., Rasinski, T., & Hiebert, E.H. (2011). Eye movements and reading: What teachers need to know. In A. Farstrup & S.J. Samuels (Eds.), What research has to say about reading instruction (4th Ed.; pp.25-50). Newark, DE: IRA. 

20 January 2011

Comprehension-Based Silent Reading Rates: What Do We Know? What Do We Need To Know?

Hiebert, E.H., Samuels, S.J., & Rasinski, T.V. (in press). Comprehension-based silent reading rates: What do we know? What do we need to know? Literacy Research and Instruction.

26 August 2010

Reading Today write up on Revisiting Silent Reading

Revisiting Silent Reading is in the August/September 2010 issue of Reading Today!

22 June 2010

Can Silent Reading in the Summer Reduce Socioeconomic Differences in Reading Achievement?

The question we ask is whether socioeconomic differences in reading achievement can be reduced by programs that encourage silent reading in the summer months.

White, T.G., & Kim, J.S., (2010). Can Silent Reading in the Summer Reduce Socioeconomic Differences in Reading Achievement? In E.H. Hiebert & D. Ray Reutzel (Eds.), Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers. (pp. 67-91). Newark, DE. IRA.

26 March 2010

Online Scaffolds That Support Adolescents' Comprehension

A frequently asked question is whether students comprehend online text as well as printed text. The answer to this question is critical, not just to determine if resources are being used wisely, but also to establish whether students are proficient at comprehending text online—a skill that is increasingly recognized as essential for full participation in the communities and marketplace of the 21st century.

Freddy has teamed up with other members of TextProject and Apex Learning to write a paper on how online reading can support adolescent reader’s comprehension. The article is downloadable from the Apex Learning website.

Hiebert, E.H., Menon, S., Martin, L.A., and Bach, K. (2010). Online Scaffolds That Support Adolescents’ Comprehension. Apex Learning. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from http://www.apexlearning.com/Curriculum/Research.htm#scaffolds.

1 December 2009

Understanding the Word-level Features of Texts for Students Who Depend on Schools to Become Literate

Hiebert, E.H. (2010). Understanding the word-level features of texts for students who depend on schools to become literate. In M.G. McKeown and L. Kucan (Eds.) Bringing Reading Research to Life, (pp. 207-231). The Guilford Press: New York, NY.

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