Amplify Reading Program Features

The video introduces Amplify Reading, a personalized literacy program for K-5 students. Brent Rhodes and Laura Seale discuss its features, including student-driven instruction, skill practice, and engagement through narratives and games. The teacher dashboard provides data on student performance, while the program supports independent learning and addresses literacy gaps. Advanced features include comprehension processes and close reading with graphic novels. The session concludes with a Q&A, emphasizing the program's role in enhancing literacy education.

What is the primary goal of Amplify Reading in literacy education?

• To replace traditional teaching methods

• To provide a one-size-fits-all solution

• To enhance student agency and engagement

• To focus solely on phonics

How does Amplify Reading address the learning losses anticipated due to COVID-19?

• By eliminating remote learning options

• By focusing only on advanced students

• By providing personalized, student-driven instruction

• By offering a fixed curriculum

What unique feature does the teacher dashboard offer to track student engagement?

• Daily login tracking

• Weekly quizzes

• Monthly reports

• Annual assessments

In the Amplify Reading program, what is the purpose of the 'Curioso'?

• To provide technical support

• To serve as a customizable companion on their literacy journey

• To replace teachers in the classroom

• To distract students from learning

What is the role of 'quests' in the Amplify Reading program?

• To focus solely on math skills

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To offer a narrative structure for skill practice

• To provide a competitive gaming environment

How does Amplify Reading ensure students are not frustrated with difficult content?

• By providing immediate teacher intervention

• By offering scaffolded support and revisiting content

• By ignoring student struggles

• By removing challenging content permanently

What is the significance of the 'year-long storylines' in Amplify Reading?

• They are optional and not related to learning

• They motivate students to engage with reading regularly

• They are only for advanced students

• They replace all other instructional materials

What is a key feature of the Amplify Reading program for English language learners?

• Only English content

• Spanish narrative and instruction support

• No support for language learners

• Focus on grammar rules

What is the focus of the 'close reading' feature in Amplify Reading?

• To focus on memorization

• To skip difficult texts

• To analyze texts deeply and understand author choices

• To provide a quick overview of texts

How does Amplify Reading support teachers in small group instruction?

• By providing a fixed lesson plan

• By eliminating the need for small groups

• By offering a bank of resources and discussion guides

• By focusing only on individual learning