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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS FOR ASSESSMENT RESULTS

The graphic organizers below were designed by members of Crafting Minds to support educators as they make instructional decisions for students. There are different organizers, each designed to support the interpretation process as educators work to answer the question - why is this reader struggling? One organizer is designed for data collected through the special education eligibility or re-evaluation process. The other is intended for data collected as decisions are made about appropriate Tier 2 or Tier 3 instruction in reading. *The organizers are in a fillable PDF format, to save your results, download the completed organizer.  ​

If you would like more information, Crafting Minds offers a workshop titled "Dyslexia Instruction That's Targeted" which guides participants through the process of data interpretation and instructional planning. 
REVISED ORGANIZER
FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
ORIGINAL ORGANIZER
FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
ORGANIZER FOR RTI
(TIER 2 & 3)

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Fillable Lesson Plans

The Structured Literacy Playbook is a practical, research-aligned guide designed to support educators in delivering explicit, systematic literacy instruction. Grounded in the principles of structured literacy, the book breaks down essential components of effective teaching into clear, actionable routines that can be implemented across a variety of instructional settings.

To help bring these ideas to life, we’ve created a collection of free, fillable lesson plans aligned to the chapters of the book. Each template is designed to reflect the instructional priorities and routines highlighted in the corresponding chapter—making it easier to translate research into daily practice.

Use the links below to access and download lesson plans that support intentional planning, cohesive instruction, and meaningful student progress.

Don't forget to check out our free PLC available to anyone who purchases The Structured Literacy Playbook!

CHAPTER 1 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 2 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 3 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 4 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 5 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 6 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN
CHAPTER 7 FILLABLE LESSON PLAN

Resources for Small Group Instruction

Data Meeting Protocol Worksheet

 

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Sample Small Group Structured Literacy Routine

Decoding Duo - Will This Fit, Dandelion Launchers
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Recommended Activity Sequence for Each Instructional Group

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PODCASTS

ARTICLES

THE MORE YOU KNOW: HOW TEACHING MULTIPLE ASPECTS OF WORD KNOWLEDGE BUILDS FLUENCY SKILLS

Orkin, Vanacore, Rhinehard, Gotlieb and Wolf, 2022

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SERIOUS WORD PLAY

Wolf, Gottwald & Orkin, 2010

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MOTIVATING STUDENTS

Orkin, 2013

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BLOGS

A New Approach to Summer Reading Instruction
Orkin, 2013
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How Parental Support During Homework Contributes to Helpless Behaviors Among Struggling Readers
Orkin, May & Wolf, 2016
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Beyond Gold Stars: Improving the Skills and Engagement of Struggling Readers Through Intrinsic Motivation
Orkin, Pott, Wolf, May & Brand, 2017
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A Three-Part Game Plan for Reading Success: Sequencing Sounds
Casey, 2025
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Moving Students Away from Reading Sound by Sound
Orkin, 2025
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Accuracy but not Automaticity: Helping Students Move Beyond Word-by-Word Reading
Casey, 2026
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Supporting Multi Language Learners with Structured Literacy
Casey, 2025
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Instructional Videos

These quick videos can enhance your knowledge about instruction and the learning process

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