LANGUAGE! Live Adoption Review

Developed by one of the nation’s leading research experts in the science of reading, Dr. Louisa Moats drew upon her work as a teacher, trainer, researcher, professor, and author to create LANGUAGE! Live.

The science of reading is best illustrated by Scarborough’s Reading Rope, because it shows the complexity of reading instruction across two main skill sets and eight strands.

LANGUAGE! Live embodies Scarborough’s Reading Rope with two unique instructional experiences that blend online and teacher-led instruction to cover all strands of literacy.

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Problem: “After years of struggling, my intensive reading students feel defeated and disconnected. How can I gain their trust and engage them when my materials are either too difficult or too childish?”

Solution: LANGUAGE! Live was built intentionally for your struggling secondary students with content that is:

• Relevant. It meets a range of student types and proficiency levels.
• Relatable. It provides content that is engaging and age appropriate.
• Respectful. It understands the sensitivities of struggling secondary readers.

All instruction is designed to be engaging and respectful starting with the very first video students encounter.

Problem: “All my students have gaps in foundational skills, but they don’t have the same gaps. Since I’m the only teacher in class, how can I give my students the 1:1 instruction that meets their individual needs?”

Solution: Word Training—just like the Reading Rope’s word recognition strands—focuses on the foundational skills of reading with online, individualized instruction.

Nothing can replace the power of a great teacher, but when used purposefully, technology can open a new world of possibilities to empower teachers and engage students.

Problem: “No matter what instructional level my students are at in the fall, they’re tested on grade level in April. How can I start building the critical thinking and comprehension skills that students need to master the standards and become proficient readers?”

Solution: Text Training—just like the Reading Rope’s language comprehension strands—focuses on the advanced skills of reading. Teachers provide students with the explicit, scaffolded instruction they need in the small-group, supportive setting that fosters real growth.

With challenging, age-appropriate texts and lessons, students begin to develop the confidence and instructional momentum to close the reading gap for good.

Problem: “At the end of each lesson, I can divide my students into three groups: need more instruction, need more practice, and need to move on. How can I differentiate without the instructional resources to meet each additional need?”

Solution: LANGUAGE! Live includes a vast library of online and print resources that extend learning with purpose and precision. With differentiation days built into the calendar and a variety of engaging options, teachers have the time and resources to differentiate instruction for all students.

When teachers can give each student what they need when they need it, every instructional moment is meaningful.