The Lit Six
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Combine research-backed literacy instruction with classroom routines that help students find reading success
As schools embrace the science of reading, implementing evidence-based literacy practices is a must! Yet it can be challenging for busy teachers to know exactly how to put research-based approaches and strategies to work in the classroom.
In The Lit Six: What Every Teacher Needs to Build an Evidence-Based Literacy Block, author Nancy Akhavan provides a framework that equips educators with the tools and strategies to build an effective, research-backed literacy block that engages students and fosters skilled readers and writers. The book shows teachers how to integrate six essential daily elements for their literacy block: (1) read alouds; (2) shared reading; (3) small group instruction and independent reading; (4) language (including vocabulary and morphology); (5) phonemic awareness, phonics, and word work; and (6) writing.
Designed to address the practical challenges teachers face in aligning teaching practices with the latest science of reading research, this book provides actionable solutions to common questions like "What should I teach first?" and "How do I effectively organize my literacy block?" The Lit Six blends evidence-based daily reading instruction with student-centered approaches to help every learner thrive.
Written in Nancy Akhavan's signature straightforward and teacher-friendly style, this book offers
- A Comprehensive Model: Discover how to integrate six essential components of a successful literacy block into your lessons.
- Practical Tools for Teachers: Access scaffolds, decision trees, graphic organizers, and detailed guides to jump-start implementation.
- Flexibility in Application: Learn how to apply research-driven practices that create the foundation for great literacy teaching and can be used alongside mandated curriculums to help you meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.
- Data-Driven Tips: Discover how to use classroom data to refine instruction and maximize student progress.
This book is your guide to seamlessly blending the art and science of teaching. With The Lit Six, educators can design dynamic literacy blocks that not not align with the research but also respond to the unique needs of their students and foster literacy for all.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Chapter One: Planning an Evidence-Based Literacy Block
- Oral Language Development First and Always
- Talking, Reading, and Writing Throughout The Lit Six
- Time Management and The Lit Six
- Daily Schedules
- In Closing
Chapter Two: The Reading Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Four Processing Systems Involved in Reading
- In Closing
Chapter Three: The Writing Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Not-So-Simple View of Writing
- In Closing
Chapter Four: Oral Language Development
- An Introduction to Oral Language Development
- Important Skills to Teach
- Strategies in Action
- Increasing Exposure to Complex Language Structures
- Comprehension Strategies
- Presenting Skills
- In Closing
Chapter Five: Read Alouds
- An Introduction to Read Alouds
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Six: Shared Reading
- An Introduction to Shared Reading
- The Skills Involved
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Seven: Small Group and Independent Reading
- An Introduction to Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading
- Skills to Address
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Eight: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Word Work
- An Introduction to Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Word Work
- Skills
- Strategies in Action
- Word Work for Grades 3–8
- In Closing
Chapter Nine: Language Instruction
- An Introduction to Language Instruction
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Ten: Writing
- An Introduction to Writing
- Grades K–1 Writing
- Grades 2–5 Writing
- Grades 6–8 Writing
- Writing Instruction—Not Assigning Writing
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Appendix
- Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- First Grade Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Second Grade Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Common Roots
- Most Common Prefixes
- Most Common Suffixes
- Elkonin Boxes
- Summary of Word Reading and Spelling Abilities Based on Ehri’s (2005) Four Phases of Development
- Wheel Map
- Ladder Map
- T-Chart for Organizing Information
- Get the Gist Graphic Organizer
- Timeline Organizer
References
References
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
https://companion.corwin.com/courses/TheLitSixAdditional materials
Description
Combine research-backed literacy instruction with classroom routines that help students find reading success
As schools embrace the science of reading, implementing evidence-based literacy practices is a must! Yet it can be challenging for busy teachers to know exactly how to put research-based approaches and strategies to work in the classroom.
In The Lit Six: What Every Teacher Needs to Build an Evidence-Based Literacy Block, author Nancy Akhavan provides a framework that equips educators with the tools and strategies to build an effective, research-backed literacy block that engages students and fosters skilled readers and writers. The book shows teachers how to integrate six essential daily elements for their literacy block: (1) read alouds; (2) shared reading; (3) small group instruction and independent reading; (4) language (including vocabulary and morphology); (5) phonemic awareness, phonics, and word work; and (6) writing.
Designed to address the practical challenges teachers face in aligning teaching practices with the latest science of reading research, this book provides actionable solutions to common questions like "What should I teach first?" and "How do I effectively organize my literacy block?" The Lit Six blends evidence-based daily reading instruction with student-centered approaches to help every learner thrive.
Written in Nancy Akhavan's signature straightforward and teacher-friendly style, this book offers
- A Comprehensive Model: Discover how to integrate six essential components of a successful literacy block into your lessons.
- Practical Tools for Teachers: Access scaffolds, decision trees, graphic organizers, and detailed guides to jump-start implementation.
- Flexibility in Application: Learn how to apply research-driven practices that create the foundation for great literacy teaching and can be used alongside mandated curriculums to help you meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.
- Data-Driven Tips: Discover how to use classroom data to refine instruction and maximize student progress.
This book is your guide to seamlessly blending the art and science of teaching. With The Lit Six, educators can design dynamic literacy blocks that not not align with the research but also respond to the unique needs of their students and foster literacy for all.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Chapter One: Planning an Evidence-Based Literacy Block
- Oral Language Development First and Always
- Talking, Reading, and Writing Throughout The Lit Six
- Time Management and The Lit Six
- Daily Schedules
- In Closing
Chapter Two: The Reading Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Four Processing Systems Involved in Reading
- In Closing
Chapter Three: The Writing Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Not-So-Simple View of Writing
- In Closing
Chapter Four: Oral Language Development
- An Introduction to Oral Language Development
- Important Skills to Teach
- Strategies in Action
- Increasing Exposure to Complex Language Structures
- Comprehension Strategies
- Presenting Skills
- In Closing
Chapter Five: Read Alouds
- An Introduction to Read Alouds
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Six: Shared Reading
- An Introduction to Shared Reading
- The Skills Involved
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Seven: Small Group and Independent Reading
- An Introduction to Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading
- Skills to Address
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Eight: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Word Work
- An Introduction to Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Word Work
- Skills
- Strategies in Action
- Word Work for Grades 3–8
- In Closing
Chapter Nine: Language Instruction
- An Introduction to Language Instruction
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Chapter Ten: Writing
- An Introduction to Writing
- Grades K–1 Writing
- Grades 2–5 Writing
- Grades 6–8 Writing
- Writing Instruction—Not Assigning Writing
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
Appendix
- Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- First Grade Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Second Grade Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Common Roots
- Most Common Prefixes
- Most Common Suffixes
- Elkonin Boxes
- Summary of Word Reading and Spelling Abilities Based on Ehri’s (2005) Four Phases of Development
- Wheel Map
- Ladder Map
- T-Chart for Organizing Information
- Get the Gist Graphic Organizer
- Timeline Organizer
References
References
Index
Index
Resources
Companion Website
https://companion.corwin.com/courses/TheLitSixAdditional materials
Reviews
The Lit Six
What Every Teacher Needs to Build an Evidence-Based Literacy Block
October 2025 | 224 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 07/05/2024 | 9781071972106 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 27/10/2025 | 9798348839376 | $36.00 |
Combine research-backed literacy instruction with classroom routines that help students find reading success
As schools embrace the science of reading, implementing evidence-based literacy practices is a must! Yet it can be challenging for busy teachers to know exactly how to put research-based approaches and strategies to work in the classroom.
In The Lit Six: What Every Teacher Needs to Build an Evidence-Based Literacy Block, author Nancy Akhavan provides a framework that equips educators with the tools and strategies to build an effective, research-backed literacy block that engages students and fosters skilled readers and writers. The book shows teachers how to integrate six essential daily elements for their literacy block: (1) read alouds; (2) shared reading; (3) small group instruction and independent reading; (4) language (including vocabulary and morphology); (5) phonemic awareness, phonics, and word work; and (6) writing.
Designed to address the practical challenges teachers face in aligning teaching practices with the latest science of reading research, this book provides actionable solutions to common questions like "What should I teach first?" and "How do I effectively organize my literacy block?" The Lit Six blends evidence-based daily reading instruction with student-centered approaches to help every learner thrive.
Written in Nancy Akhavan's signature straightforward and teacher-friendly style, this book offers
- A Comprehensive Model: Discover how to integrate six essential components of a successful literacy block into your lessons.
- Practical Tools for Teachers: Access scaffolds, decision trees, graphic organizers, and detailed guides to jump-start implementation.
- Flexibility in Application: Learn how to apply research-driven practices that create the foundation for great literacy teaching and can be used alongside mandated curriculums to help you meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.
- Data-Driven Tips: Discover how to use classroom data to refine instruction and maximize student progress.
This book is your guide to seamlessly blending the art and science of teaching. With The Lit Six, educators can design dynamic literacy blocks that not not align with the research but also respond to the unique needs of their students and foster literacy for all.
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- INTRODUCTION
- Chapter One: Planning an Evidence-Based Literacy Block
- Oral Language Development First and Always
- Talking, Reading, and Writing Throughout The Lit Six
- Time Management and The Lit Six
- Daily Schedules
- In Closing
- Chapter Two: The Reading Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Four Processing Systems Involved in Reading
- In Closing
- Chapter Three: The Writing Science Supporting The Lit Six
- The Not-So-Simple View of Writing
- In Closing
- Chapter Four: Oral Language Development
- An Introduction to Oral Language Development
- Important Skills to Teach
- Strategies in Action
- Increasing Exposure to Complex Language Structures
- Comprehension Strategies
- Presenting Skills
- In Closing
- Chapter Five: Read Alouds
- An Introduction to Read Alouds
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
- Chapter Six: Shared Reading
- An Introduction to Shared Reading
- The Skills Involved
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
- Chapter Seven: Small Group and Independent Reading
- An Introduction to Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading
- Skills to Address
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
- Chapter Eight: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Word Work
- An Introduction to Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Word Work
- Skills
- Strategies in Action
- Word Work for Grades 3–8
- In Closing
- Chapter Nine: Language Instruction
- An Introduction to Language Instruction
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
- Chapter Ten: Writing
- An Introduction to Writing
- Grades K–1 Writing
- Grades 2–5 Writing
- Grades 6–8 Writing
- Writing Instruction—Not Assigning Writing
- Strategies in Action
- In Closing
- Appendix
- Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- First Grade Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Second Grade Phonics Scope & Sequence
- Common Roots
- Most Common Prefixes
- Most Common Suffixes
- Elkonin Boxes
- Summary of Word Reading and Spelling Abilities Based on Ehri’s (2005) Four Phases of Development
- Wheel Map
- Ladder Map
- T-Chart for Organizing Information
- Get the Gist Graphic Organizer
- Timeline Organizer
- References
- Index