Reading Mastery Signature Edition

For over 35 years, Reading Mastery has helped thousands of schools achieve and sustain measurable gains in literacy. Reading Mastery Signature Edition is an efficacy-proven core comprehensive program. It gives teachers the flexibility to use reading, language arts, and literature together or separately, each strand can be targeted for use as an intervention program.

Program Details

Product List
About The Program
Resources
Research & Success
Correlations

Dynamic Digital Resources:

Interactive Whiteboard Activities
SRA 2Inform Online Progress Monitoring
eInquiry
Research Projects
Online Professional Development
Teacher eBooks

Additional materials to help boost your Reading Mastery program:

*Teaching Tutor CD-ROMs
*SRA Read-Aloud Libraries
*Decodable Stories

* These materials were developed by SRA for use with Reading Mastery Signature Edition and are not considered a component of the core program

Reading Mastery Signature Edition uses the highly explicit, systematic approach of Direct Instruction to accelerate reading and help students achieve a high rate of success. Three strands address Reading, Language Arts, and Literature through a common instructional design that helps students learn more efficiently. With the addition of technology-based resources for both additional practice and professional development, Reading Mastery Signature Edition helps teachers optimize each minute spent in the classroom.

The Reading Strand:

Addresses all five essential components of reading as identified by Reading First—phonemic awareness, phonics and word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Provides spelling instruction to help students make the connection between decoding and spelling patterns.
Develops decoding, word recognition, and comprehension skills that transfer to other subject areas.

The Language Arts Strand:

Teaches the oral language skills necessary to understand what is said, written, and read in the classroom.
Helps students communicate ideas and information effectively.
Develops the ability to use writing strategies and processes successfully.

The Literature Strand:

Supports the reading strand by offering a wide variety of literary forms and text structures.
Provides multiple opportunities for students to practice vocabulary and comprehension strategies and write for authentic purposes.
Gives ample opportunity for students to read at their independent level.

Each strand can be used as a supplement to the core curriculum for targeted intervention, or combined for use as a comprehensive, stand-alone reading and language arts program that meets rigorous state standards.

Overview Brochure
Core Connections Kits Brochure
Student Literature Overview
Lesson Conversion Chart
Compatibility Charts
Lexile Levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Music by Norm Hacking - "Booksong"

Sample Lessons

Language Arts

Grade K - Lesson 75
Grade 1 - Lesson 12
Grade 2 - Lesson 35
Grade 3 - Lesson 17
Grade 4 - Lesson 26
Grade 5 - Lesson 18

Grade K - Lesson 108
Grade 1 - Lesson 76
Grade 2 - Lesson 71
Grade 3 - Lesson 21
Grade 4 - Lesson 76
Grade 5 - Lesson 57
Reading, Transition Level (Grades 1–2) - Lesson 6

Grade K - Lesson 108
Grade 1 - Lesson 76
Grade 2 - Lesson 71
Grade 3 - Lesson 21
Grade 4 - Lesson 76
Grade 5 - Lesson 57

Plaement Tests

Language Arts

Scope and Sequence

Language Arts

Home Letters

Supplemental Activities

Research Base

Using Direct Instruction Programs as Intervention Programs in Grades K–3
This article is about the use of Direct Instruction as an intervention program in schools that are using a core (basal) reading program that does not meet the instructional needs of their at-risk children. It provides an analysis and shows the benefits of using Reading Mastery, Horizons, or Corrective Reading as an Intervention program.
Research Base and Validation of Reading Mastery
This research brochure provides a complete summary of research pertaining to the Reading Mastery family of products including Reading Mastery Classic, Reading Mastery Plus, and Reading Mastery Signature Edition. The brochure includes a summary of research informing the design of the program as well as curriculum evaluations that show that the program has a positive effect on student achievement.
The Research Base and Validation of Direct Instruction Language Programs
Direct Instruction Methodology Brochure

Independent Education Research and Evaluation Databases

Institute of Education Sciences: What Works Clearinghouse
- Reading Mastery and English Language Learners
- Reading Mastery and Reading Fluency
Randomized Controlled Studies
- Supplemental Instruction in Decoding Skills for Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Students in Early Elementary School
  This curriculum evaluation used random assignment to evaluate the impact of two years of supplemental reading instruction using Reading Mastery on student achievement.
- Use of Evidence-Based, Small-Group Reading Instruction for English Language Learners in Elementary Grades: Secondary-Tier Intervention
  This report shows an experimental/comparison study of secondarylevel, small-group instruction included 318 first- and second-grade students (170 ELL and 148 English-only) from six elementary schools. All schools served high numbers of ELL students with varying school SES in urhan and suburban communities. Experimental schools implemented a three-tier model of intervention. Results indicated generally higher gains for ELL students enrolled in direct instruction interventions. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Other Scientific Research
- Special Education and Direct Instruction: An Effective Combination
  A wealth of research shows that Direct Instruction is a highly effective approach to helping special education students achieve mastery in reading and in mathematics.
- Examining the Relations that Drive Reading Achievement
  The authors of this study evaluated the impact of six core reading curricula on reading achievement among Florida Reading First students. They also evaluated the effectiveness of the curricula when moderated by students' grade level and socioeconomic status.
- Direct Instruction and the Teaching of Early Reading: Wisconsin's Teacher-Led Insurgency
  The authors of this report summarize some of the research supporting the use of Direct Instruction to teach early reading skills. They also discuss some of the barriers educators face when attempting to implement Direct Instruction, specifically proponents of whole language teaching. Finally, the researchers describe schools and teachers in Wisconsin that have achieved excellent results with Direct Instruction and how this is changing the minds of many critics
- Study Shows Dramatic Impact of Reading Mastery in the Bronx, NY
  In a 2008-09 study in a school in New York City's Bronx, Reading Mastery Signature Edition, Reading Strand, is shown to have a striking impact on the performance of struggling readers.
Evidence of Success
- Stories of Success
  This report shows the increase in student achievement scores and behavior in several schools across the nation.
- Seattle School Boosts Reading Scores with Reading Mastery
  This report shows how Reading Mastery is contributing to increasing student test scores and decreasing the achievement gap at African American Academy.
- Florida School Moves from D Grade to A With Reading Mastery
  This report shows the dramatic increase in student Reading scores at Alta Vista Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery. Due to this increase in scores, the school has drastically transitioned its status with the state.
- Barren County Elementary Schools Post Highest Reading Scores Ever
  This report shows how students post increasingly higher Reading Scores as a result of Reading Mastery.
- High Percentage of Charter School's Students Testing Above National Average
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Cheyenne Mountain Academy as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Delaware Charter School Students Maintain High Reading Scores
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at East Side Charter School as a result of Reading Mastery.
- DIBELS Scores Advance to Grade Level With Reading Mastery
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Edgewood Academy as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Reading Scores Rise at Alabama Elementary With Reading Mastery Plus
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Elba Elementary as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Washington Elementary Students Excel on WASL, ITBS with Reading Mastery Plus
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Evergreen Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Reading Mastery Helps Florida Students Advance Two Grade Levels in Reading
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Gulf Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery. Students report increasing Reading capabilities by two grade levels in a single year.
- Low-Performing Kentucky School on its Way to High-Performing with Reading Mastery
  This report shows the dramatic increase in student Reading scores at Highland Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery. Due to this increase in scores, the school has drastically transitioned its status with the state.
- McGraw-Hill's Reading Programs Bring Increases in Baltimore's Scores
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores in Baltimore City Schools as a result of Reading Mastery. This district is one of the largest urban districts in the nation with a high population of minority students.
- Success Begins Early at Alaskan Elementary School
  This report shows the improved assessment scores of students at Big Lake Elementary School who use Language for Learning in the classroom. The number of at-risk students dropped significantly once this, along with several other McGraw-Hill Reading programs were implemented.
- Title I Schools in North Carolina Meet All-State Reading Targets
  This report shows how Brunswick County Schools met all Reading improvement and achievement goals the state set. This was in large part due to adoption of McGraw-Hill direct instruction programs.
- Utah School District Maintains High Reading Scores with Direct Instruction
  This report shows how students post increasingly higher Reading Scores as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Wisconsin Teachers Use Horizons to Customize Reading Lessons
  This report shows how Horizons helps 100% of students at Classical Charter School in Wisconsin achieve scores of advanced or proficient in Reading on state assessment tests.
- Florida Elementary Students Master Reading in Preparation for Junior High
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Clay Hill Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery. Students became better prepared to face the challenges of secondary Reading.
- Students with Disabilities Achieve with Direct Insturction
  Reading Mastery and Corrective Reading help students with disabilities achieve significant academic growth.
- Commitment to Direct Instruction Increases Reading Scores at Cleveland School
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Daniel Morgan Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Modesto Elementary School Advances Underperforming to Distinguished with DI
  This report shows how the elementary school recieved distinguished status as a result of its Reading program.
- Open Court Reading and Reading Mastery Combine to Create Successful Elementary Reading Program
  This reports shows the increase in student Reading scores at Hartsfield Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery and Open Court Reading.
- Exceptional Education and Regular Education Students Excel with Direct Instruction
  This report shows the dramatic increase in student Reading scores in Iredell Statesville Schools as a result of adopting Reading Mastery.
- Direct Instruction Helps Kentucky Blue Ribbon School Attain Record Reading Scores
  This report shows the ability of students at Lost River Elementary school to attain record-setting test scores due to adoption of direct instruction and Reading Mastery.
- Cleveland School Keeps Reading Mastery as Curriculum Core
  This report shows improvement in Reading assessment scores of students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School who use McGraw-Hill direct instruction in the classroom.
- Oregon Reading First Project Uses Reading Mastery Plus as Core Reading Program
  This report shows the positive effects of Milton Freewater Elementary using Reading Mastery as its Core Reading Program.
- Anchorage School's Diverse Population Flourishes with Direct Instruction
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Mountain View Elementary School, an ethnically diverse school, as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Pennsylvania SD Uses Horixons to Give At-Risk Readers Foundations for Success
  This report shows an increase in student reading scores at Muhlenberg Elemenary school after implementation of Horizons into the Reading program.
- Native American School Uses Reading First Grant to Implement Direct Instruction
  This report shows the positive effects in Nay Ah Shing School students using Reading Mastery as its Core Reading Program.
- 100% Proficiency in Reading due to Reading Mastery
  This report shows how all Grade 3 Students in Two Monroe, Wisconsin Elementary Score Proficient or Above in Reading.
- Miami Elementary School Boosts FCAT Scores with Reading Mastery
  This report shows increase in student Reading scores at Parkway Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery.
- Test Scores Transform Troubled School into National Model
  This report shows the dramatic increase in student Reading scores at Portland Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery. Due to this increase in scores, the school has drastically transitioned its status with the state.
- Special Education Students at California Elementary School Achieve AYP With Direct Instruction
  This report shows how increases in student Reading scores at Primrose Elementary School allowed the school to pass AYP as a result of adopting Reading Mastery.
- Reading Proficiency More Than Doubles Among Special Education Students
  This report shows drastic increases in special education student Reading scores at Putnam Elementary School as a result of adopting Reading Mastery.
- Direct Instruction Reduces Special Education Referrals in Louisiana School District by Half
  This report shows the decrease in special education student statuses as a result of improved Reading scores of at-risk students at Rapides School District's adoption of Reading Mastery.
- Houston Blue Ribbon School's Deaf Population Achieves AYP with Direct Instruction
  This report shows how deaf students at Rogers Elementary School achieve AYP passing scores due to implementing Corrective Reading.
- Combination of Open Court Reading and Direct Instruction Equal Consistently High Reading Scores
  Students at Snead Elementary School in Florida continue to score consitently above state averages in Reading assessments after using Open Court Reading for close to 30 years.
- Nebraska Reading First School Reaches States Highest Scores With SRA Reading Programs
  This report shows a dramatic increase in student achievement scores in Reading just one year after implementation of Open Court Reading at Sunrise Elementary School in Nebraska. This school serves some of the most ethincally and economically diverse students in the state.
- Florida School Raises Reading Scores with Direct Instruction
  This report shows an increase in Reading scores at Tuttle Elementary School after Corrective Reading was implemented.
- ELL and Struggling Students at Wisconsin District Build Literacy Skills
  This report shows how ELL and at-risk students improved Reading skills and proficiency levels at Wasau School District.
- Phoenix Inner-City Students Strive Toward National Reading Average
  This report shows how students at Wilson Elementary School are able to drastically improve Reading scores in large part as a result of the adoption of Reading Mastery.
- Richfield Elementary Narrows Achievement Gap with Reading Mastery
  Richfield Elementary, a California Blue Ribbon School, Narrows the Achievement Gap with Reading Mastery.
- Reading Program Scores Are High in the Bronx
  This report shows the dramatic increase in student Reading scores in the Bronx, NYC, NY as a result of adopting Reading Mastery.
- Direct Instruction Drives Success for Bilingual Students
  This report shows the increase in student Reading scores at Houston Elementary School as a result of Reading Mastery.
Correlation to CCSS

Correlation to TEKS