Program Details
Overall Program
The Read for Success program is anchored on classroom read-alouds and independent reading both supported with additional resources:
Classroom Read-Alouds
When conducted by an enthusiastic adult with intentional instructional strategies, read-alouds increase vocabulary, improve listening comprehension, build schema for stories, and develop a love of reading. Read for Success provides an age-appropriate book collection, read-aloud guidance and support for educators, and resources to engage children in the two-way exchange that is critical for successful read-alouds. RIF offers a diverse and interdisciplinary book collection to support the read-aloud component.
Take-Home Book Distribution Event to Support Independent Reading
According to the International Literacy Association (2019), “Ninety-one percent of children ages 6–17 report that "my favorite books are the ones that I have picked out myself.” A critical element for developing habits of lifelong reading is choice. Read for Success provides books for students to choose to take home and own. Each student selects six books and receives a student journal and tote bag.
The Read for Success Program Includes:
 Students choose their own books to keep and read at home or in the classroom. |  These books are in the classroom. The instructional resources offered support these books. |  Each of the classroom books includes an extension activity that can be done in class. |
 A Facilitator’s Guide and other instructional resources. |  Take-home activities are included to extend learning at home and encourage family engagement. |  An Implementation Guide, along with additional resources on Literacy Network provide instructional support. |
The Read for Success book collections are carefully designed to balance the literacy needs of all students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. In these collections, you will find interdisciplinary themes, a wide variety of multicultural selections, and a balance of fiction and nonfiction titles with exquisite illustrations and photos.
RIF provides a number of tools and resources to support the flexible implementation of Read for Success including:
- Program Implementation Guide
- Facilitator’s Guide with interdisciplinary extension activities for all books included in the classroom book collection (note this guide includes suggested take-home activities to share with families)
- Supplemental online resources to support student books at RIF.org/Literacy-Central
If you would like to purchase Read for Success or have questions, please contact us at LiteracyNetwork@RIF.org