The Read 180 Universal Instructional Model

A proven model for instruction.

A typical Read 180 session begins with the whole class working together with the teacher. Then, the class breaks up into small groups.  Each group takes a turn reading independently, working independently on computers or tablets and working together in teacher-led small groups. At the end of the session, the whole class comes together again, with the teacher, to wrap up the day.  

Read 180 consists of three rotations: Student Application, Small-Group Learning, and Independent Reading

Student Application: Students work independently, following a personalized path that accelerates their learning.

The Student Application is the software component of Read 180 Universal.  Students can choose from a menu of 25 high-interest segments on varying topics including civil rights, breakdancing, and historical figures like Rachel Carson and Nelson Mandela.  Each segment begins with an Anchor Video to engage student interest, build background knowledge, and help students form mental images of the subjects they'll be reading about.  After watching the Anchor Video, students read passages based on the video content that are geared to their individual reading levels.  They continue working with the passages by answering questions using comprehension strategies, building vocabulary and spelling skills using words from the text, and responding to writing prompts based on teh passages and video. As students work in the Student Application, the software tracks their progress, reports data to their teacher, and customizes instruction to meet their needs.

Small-Group Learning: Students receive targeted, data-driven instruction while building meaningful relationships with teachers.

During Read 180 Small-Group Learning, teachers provide direct instruction using the ReaL Book, a work text that includes six high-interest Workshops with reading selection about topics such as the Bill of Rights, D-Day, and space exploration. Every workshop also includes systematic instruction in academic vocabulary and langugage, close reading, and academic writing and research.

Independent Reading: Students engage with their choice of content and apply newly acquired vocabulary and comprehension skills.

During Independent Reading, students can choose a grade-appropriate text from the Independent Reading library which includes paperbacks, eBooks, audiobooks, and nonfiction articles called eReads.  All digital texts have supportive features, such as audio, highlighting, and a clickable glossary, to help students as they read independently.