The RIF model: how it works
Dr. Hollis Scarborough invented the concept of the Reading Rope in the early 1990s, which illustrates the two major strands that are woven together for a child to become a skilled reader: language comprehension and word recognition. These two major strands and their subcomponents have largely become referred to as the Science of Reading (SOR) due to the abundance of high-quality, empirical studies that support instructional programs and curriculums tied to these reading strands.
RIF’s model is based on the belief that in addition to these two major strands, there is a third major strand that must be fully integrated into the rope to successfully drive reading proficiency: JOY! RIF defines the joy of reading by demonstrated increases in students’ reading motivation, frequency, and engagement.
Research indicates joy to be an equally important thread that alone does not drive reading proficiency—but when combined with word recognition and language comprehension, supports measurable reading outcomes for children.
Research that validates the RIF model
Research studies validate the joy of reading model for driving the frequency, motivation, and engagement that children need to become skilled readers. Moreover, research shows that having a home library is a strong predictor of educational outcomes.
Our Theory of Change Models
The foundation for our programmatic work is shown through RIF’s Theory of Change models aligned to each of our programs. Learn how these models demonstrate that our work is making a profound difference for educators, families—and most important, the children we reach.
This month’s Rally to Read theme is compassion. Explore the theme with exciting read-alouds from authors Peter H. Reynolds and Brad Meltzer, take the pledge to read 100 books, and enter RIF’s 10,000 book giveaway sweepstakes.
RIF is honored to have been recognized as the winner of two awards presented by the American Consortium for Equity in Education: Nonprofit of the Year and Best Parent Engagement Solution for our Middle School Family Literacy Initiative.
RIF’s annual Matching Grant program is back, enabling us to help double the impact you make on children’s literacy by matching your budget dollar for dollar. RIF will be accepting grant applications for our 2024 Matching Grant program through February 29th, 2024.
Celebrate the history and legacy of Black Americans with a special collection of books that honors the accomplishments and stories of Black artists, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and more, accompanied by related reading resources.
Reading allows children to dream big and discover endless opportunities and passions. Join RIF in our mission to disrupt the youth literacy crisis in the U.S. by empowering children with books and resources to inspire reading joy.
RIF was delighted to join our local partner Club RIF in AZ for a book celebration event supporting children from the Gila River Indian Community. Club RIF has helped RIF spread reading joy among students for over 30 years though their powerful model.
"Hawa ni wanafunzi wa shule ya sekondari ambao wamejifunza kutoka kwa Dr. Hollis Scarborough, ambaye alianzisha ""Reading Rope"" ambayo inaelezea mambo mawili muhimu ambayo huunganisha mtoto kuwa msomaji stadi: uelewa wa lugha na utambuzi wa maneno." "Mifumo hii miwili na sehemu zake ndogo zimetajwa kama ""Sayansi ya Kusoma"" kwa sababu ya wingi wa masomo ya hali ya juu ya empirical ambayo huunga mkono programu za mafunzo na mtaala uliounganishwa na viungo hivi vya kusoma." Mfano wa RIF unategemea imani kwamba pamoja na nyuzi hizi mbili kuu, kuna nyuzi ya tatu kuu ambayo lazima iunganishwe kikamilifu katika kamba ili kufanikiwa kuendesha ustadi wa kusoma: JOY! RIF hufafanua furaha ya kusoma kwa kuongezeka kwa kuonyeshwa kwa msukumo wa kusoma wa wanafunzi, mzunguko, na ushiriki. Utafiti unaonyesha furaha kuwa nyuzi muhimu sawa ambayo peke yake haisukumi ustadi wa kusoma - lakini inapochanganywa na utambuzi wa neno na uelewa wa lugha, inasaidia matokeo ya kusoma yanayoweza kupimwa kwa watoto. Utafiti unaothibitisha mfano wa RIF: Utafiti unaithibitisha furaha ya kusoma kwa kuendesha mzunguko, motisha, na ushiriki ambao watoto wanahitaji kuwa wasomaji wenye ujuzi. Zaidi ya hayo, utafiti unaonyesha kwamba kuwa na maktaba ya nyumbani ni kiashiria chenye nguvu cha matokeo ya elimu. "Mfano wa ""Theory of Change"" ni mfano wa mfumo wa RIF ambao unaonyesha jinsi ya kuunda programu ya RIF." Jifunze jinsi mifano hii inavyoonyesha kwamba kazi yetu inafanya tofauti kubwa kwa walimu, familia na muhimu zaidi, watoto tunaowafikia. Kichwa cha mwezi huu cha Rally to Read ni huruma. "Kuchunguza mada na kusisimua kusoma kwa sauti kutoka kwa waandishi Peter H. Reynolds na Brad Meltzer, kuchukua ahadi ya kusoma vitabu 100, na kuingia kwenye ""Rif 10,000"" ya kitabu cha kutoa." RIF ina heshima ya kutambuliwa kama mshindi wa tuzo mbili zilizotolewa na Shirika la Amerika la Usawa katika Elimu: Nonprofit ya Mwaka na Suluhisho Bora la Ushirikiano wa Wazazi kwa Mpango wetu wa Uandishi wa Familia ya Shule ya Kati. Programu ya kila mwaka ya RIF ya Matching Grant imerudi, ikituwezesha kusaidia mara mbili athari unayofanya kwenye kusoma na kuandika kwa watoto kwa kulinganisha bajeti yako dola kwa dola. RIF itakubali maombi ya ruzuku kwa mpango wetu wa ruzuku ya 2024 hadi Februari 29, 2024. Sherehe historia na urithi wa Wamarekani weusi na mkusanyiko maalum wa vitabu ambavyo vinaheshimu mafanikio na hadithi za wasanii weusi, watengenezaji wa mabadiliko, wajasiriamali, na zaidi, ikifuatana na rasilimali zinazohusiana za kusoma. Kusoma huwawezesha watoto kuota ndoto kubwa na kugundua fursa na tamaa zisizo na mwisho. Kujiunga na RIF katika utume wetu wa kuvuruga mgogoro wa uandishi wa vijana nchini Marekani kwa kuwawezesha watoto na vitabu na rasilimali ili kuhamasisha furaha ya kusoma. RIF ilifurahi kujiunga na mshirika wetu wa ndani Club RIF huko AZ kwa tukio la sherehe ya kitabu kusaidia watoto kutoka Jumuiya ya Kihindi ya Mto Gila. Club RIF imesaidia RIF kueneza furaha ya kusoma miongoni mwa wanafunzi kwa zaidi ya miaka 30 kupitia mtindo wao wenye nguvu.