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Back to DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Don't forget to check out CURRICULA and TOOLS , ASSESSMENTS
Direct Instruction Teaching Curriculum
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DI curricula from SRA--website and supplementary info
$$ SRA Direct Instruction Curriculum Packages
Reading, Math, Spelling, Language
NOTE: It has come to our attention that parents and homeschoolers may have difficulty purchasing these through SRA AND that the non-school prices may be 25%
above the catalog prices.
One option for simplifying purchase may be
Ordering Direct Instruction materials through
dead link corrected 11/29/07
4/19/07
Fluency supplements for core curriculum
Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, Expressive Writing, Anita Archer,
much more.
Even though this is supplementary material, you might want to consider adding a fluency-training component from the start.
Note--11/29/07 The direct link to the KU site seems to have problems at the KU server. If it doesn't work, a temporary way is by this link from Google cache
See also, University of Kansas, Special Connections
Instructional Tools Related to Direct Instruction
Good background descriptions of the various programs.
Aug. 1, 2007--Opportunity: Online webcast on DI by Cathy Watkins
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
9:00 a.m.-noon
39 & 47. USING DIRECT INSTRUCTION TO TEACH LANGUAGE AND READING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE, BACB CEUs)
Cathy Watkins
This session will be an overview of Direct Instruction, focusing particularly on the development of reading and language skills using the Reading Mastery and Language for Learning curriculum. Program design and instructional techniques will be emphasized.
Link to full info on this conference
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/conference/autism/default-Agenda.asp
Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons=Reading Mastery Classic I&II
$ Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons,
1986 Engelmann, S., Haddox, P., Bruner, E. Fireside.
GREAT beginning reading program. Worth getting if you want to "try out" DI without an initial investment in the more expensive curriculum materials.
$ Supplementary Materials
for Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
(Dr. Phyllis Haddox's website) Supplementary materials and video on presentation and pacing.
Funnix-Computer-based Direct Instruction reading program
$ Funnix
"A Tutor in Your Computer"
Computer-based Direct Instruction reading program.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USING FUNNIX AS CONTINUING PROGRAM AFTER 100 EASY LESSONS
News and supplementary materials
Morningside Press fluency supplements
Fluency supplements for core curriculum
Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, Expressive Writing, Anita Archer,
much more.
Reading Mastery support materials from NIFDI
4/25/07 FREE Downloads of newly revised implementation support materials from NIFDI
"Now they are available to anyone to download and use for classroom purposes
(as long as the NIFDI copyright mark is retained)."
* Sentence Copying Program for Reading Mastery I Block
* Sentence Copying Program for Reading Mastery I Slant
* Sentence Copying Program for Reading Mastery II Block
* Sentence Copying Program for Reading Mastery II Slant
* Coaching Level A: Manual Data Analysis and Rehearsing with Teachers
* Price List and Order Form for hard copy
Info on new DI Algebra curriculum
4/20/07 Info on new DI Algebra curriculum
FREE and $$ SRA Essentials for Algebra: A Direct Instruction Approach.
Prepublication samplesPosted temporarily.
Because materials are in preprint status, best ordering option
is through SRA DI Regional Reps.
Info from Bernie Kelly, DI-list.
Teacher Materials include:
Spiral-bound Presentation Books (2); Teacher's Guide; Answer Key; Write-On CD-ROM.
| Item | ISBN | Price |
| Student Materials | ||
| Workbook | 0-07-602193-9 | 10.95 |
| Textbook | 0-07-602192-0 | 47.97 |
| Teacher Materials | ||
| Teacher Materials | 0-07-602189-0 | 298.80 |
| Additional Teacher's Guide | 0-07-602196-3 | 26.94 |
| Additional Answer Key | 0-07-602195-5 | 19.98 |
Free supplements for SRA DI Horizons A-B(Gr 1-3)
4/19/07 FREE Resources from SRA DI Horizons A-B(Gr 1-3)
Fun Free Resources for Your Classroom
SRA Class Notes Spring 2007
Info on Horizons
Horizons Fast Track A-B Writing Ideas
Horizons Fast Track A-B Fluency Practice slices
Horizons Fast Track A-B Spelling List
Zig Engelmann's Low Performer's Manual--prerequisities for DI curriculum
In regards to severe learners and basic prerequisites for entry into DI curriculum
Author: Siegfried Engelmann. This and more also available on his website, Stuff from the Computer of Zig Engelmann
Prologue to the Low Performer's Manual
FREE Low Performers Manual (pdf)
BIG file Right click and save.
Our comment: The manual, while informative and useful in the whole, was originally written in the '70's and is dated in the occasional use of aversive contingencies. Current best practice emphasizes positive programming through positive reinforcement. This caveat does not discount the overall value of this manual in considerations of how to teach basic skills to severe learners.