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  • PALS: A Reading Strategy for Grades K–1 (Archived)
Challenge
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

What characteristics might the teachers at Washington Elementary look for in a reading approach?

  • 1: Overview of PALS
  • 2: The Benefits of PALS

What types of activities can the teachers at Washington Elementary use to increase their students’ reading skills?

  • 3: PALS Activities for Kindergarten Students
  • 4: PALS Activities for First-Grade Students
  • 5: Pair Students

How can the teachers at Washington Elementary implement these activities?

  • 6: Prepare Materials
  • 7: Train Students
  • 8: Implement with Class
  • 9: Motivate Students and Maintain Interest

Resources

  • 10: References & Additional Resources
  • 11: Credits
Wrap Up
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Page 11: Credits

To cite this module, please use the following:

The IRIS Center. (2008). PALS: A reading strategy for grades K–1. Retrieved from https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/palsk1/

Content Collaborators:

Doug Fuchs
Lynn Fuchs

Module Developer:

Kim Skow

Module Production Team:

Editor: 
Jason Miller

Reviewers: 
Janice Brown
Amy Harris
Deb Smith
Naomi Tyler
Loulee Yen
Zina Yzquierdo

Permissions: 
Janet Church

Transcriptions: 
Pamela Dismuke
Janet Church

Audio engineers: 
Erik Dunton
John Harwood

Media specialist/technical support:
Erik Dunton

Recording:
Erik Dunton

Web master:
John Harwood

Media

Music:
Erik Dunton

Voice talent: 
Gina Haining

Graphics: 
Clipart
Microsoft Clipart 
Kerri Charlton

Photos: 
iStockPhoto
ReelVision Media
Clipart
“Lynn Fuchs” courtesy of Vanderbilt University
“Doug Fuchs” courtesy of Vanderbilt University
“Nichole Lawson” courtesy of Nicole Lawson
“Stephanie Johnson” courtesy of Stephanie Johnson
“Devin Kearns” courtesy of Vanderbilt University 
“PALS manual covers” from the PALS website, with permission 

Movies: 
“K-PALS Training” courtesy of PALS and Doug and Lynn Fuchs
“Activity” courtesy of PALS and Doug and Lynn Fuchs 

All pages from the K-PALS and First Grade PALS manuals courtesy of Doug Fuchs, used with permission.

All other media and images courtesy of the IRIS Center.

Expert Interviews:

Doug Fuchs (p. 1)
Lynn Fuchs (p. 1)
Stephanie Johnson (pp. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, Wrap Up)
Devin Kearns (pp. 3, 4, 5, 8)
Nichole Lawson (pp. 2, 3, 8)

Acknowledgement

The IRIS Center wishes to offer sincere gratitude to the teachers, students, and staff of Sylvan Park Elementary Paideia Design Center.

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