Leading the Way to Literacy Success for All Your K–5 Students
A research-based comprehensive K–5 reading, writing, and language arts program, Open Court Reading aligns with what we know about how students learn to read. Using systematic, explicit instruction, this program helps all students master the foundational skills needed not only to move to proficiency, but also to achieve greater goals of reading independently with confidence inside and outside the classroom.
With a legacy of success spanning over 50 years, Open Court Reading is backed by research into how students learn to read. Yet, the program continues to evolve to meet the rigorous and changing demands of today’s classrooms, as well as the ever-changing needs of students and teachers alike. With success stories across the country, Open Court Reading has touched thousands of students across all levels of literacy to build strong readers, writers, and thinkers.
As an educator, you want your students to be not only great readers but also great thinkers. The goal of Open Court Reading is for all students to be confident readers by grade 3, as well as strategic readers and thinkers. In Open Court Reading:
- Inquiry forms the heart of the program, beginning in kindergarten as students apply what they have learned in the unit to find out more about a topic that interests them.
- Reading strategies align with the inquiry process in each unit as students use the content as the basis for research.
- A focus on skill-building gives students the tools they need to be successful at any inquiry task.
- Unit Inquiry activities require students to research and explore using a variety of media to build deep knowledge about a topic of their choosing.
Comprehensive Curriculum
K–5
Foundational Skills Kits
K–3
Word Analysis Kits
4–5
EL Development Kits
K–5
Research-Fueled Results
Every aspect of Open Court Reading is driven by independent research—reinforcing student learning through systematic, explicit instruction. Teacher-informed, research-validated teaching and learning strategies create undeniable results for every learner that are:
- Demonstrated nationwide among diverse student populations
- Validated by standardized test results
- Field-tested to underscore effectiveness
Open Court in Action
Monday Mornings with Marisa
Grab your morning coffee and join Marisa as you learn the tips, tools, and strategies behind Open Court Reading. Marisa’s expertise and passion shine through in her thirteen-part video series, focused on grades K through three, "Monday Mornings with Marisa.
Carol's Classroom
Join Carol in her classroom for a six-part video series as she demonstrates engaging Open Court Reading lessons focused on grades four and five. Discover new ideas, sample lessons, and strategies that will improve literacy skills.
What Makes the Difference?
Explicit and Systematic Instruction
Direct and engaging, the instructional model in Open Court Reading aligns with what researchers know about how all students learn humankind’s most complex skill—reading!
Research-Based and Validated
Open Court Reading was developed based on research and it continues to evolve through ongoing studies.
Differentiation to Ensure Success for All
Resources and strategies, along with a carefully crafted instructional plan, ensures an equal level of rigor for all students, with built in time for differentiation that supports equity in instruction.
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