Foundations A-Z and Raz-Plus are both valuable resources for literacy instruction, but they serve different purposes. Let’s explore their features:
Foundations A-Z:
Purpose: Focuses on foundational literacy skills.
Approach: Systematic, explicit instructional pathway based on the Science of Reading.
Content: Thoughtfully mapped Scope & Sequence covering essential skills.
Instruction: Complete lesson plans for systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction.
Student Materials: Diverse content and interactive multimedia experiences.
Teacher Tools: Point-of-use tools, professional development, and reports.
Raz-Plus:
Purpose: A blended learning platform for personalized reading practice.
Content: Over 3,000 books and additional reading resources are available in printable, projectable, online, and mobile formats.
Support: Lesson plans, activity sheets, and quizzes for each book.
Assessment: Tools to assign content at appropriate levels, monitor progress, and inform instruction.
Reports: Online reports for individual and class-wide insights.
The Powerful Duo:
When used together, Foundations A-Z and Raz-Plus create a powerful combination:
Foundational Skills: Foundations A-Z strengthens foundational skills.
Comprehension & Higher-Order Thinking: Raz-Plus develops reading comprehension, higher-order thinking, content-area knowledge, and independent reading proficiency.
Complete Literacy Proficiency: This duo empowers educators to choose resources that best suit students’ needs.
Research-Based: Both align with the Simple View of Reading and the Science of Reading.
♦ In summary: Use Foundations A-Z for foundational skills and Raz-Plus for personalized reading practice and comprehension. Together, they create a comprehensive literacy program!