Accelerated Literacy

Accelerated Literacy, developed by Brian Gray and Wendy Cowey (Gray, 2007), is a research-based K-12 literacy teaching methodology designed to be implemented with whole-class groups. Accelerated Literacy leads learners through intensive exploration of rich, age-appropriate texts using an explicit and systematic sequence of teaching strategies. The program developers stress the importance of using narrative texts as the starting point to engage students, particularly students experiencing difficulty. It claims to improve the literacy outcomes of students at an accelerated rate, while improving outcomes for all students in the class.

Accelerated Literacy leads learners through intensive exploration of rich, age-appropriate texts using an explicit and systematic sequence of teaching strategies. The program developers stress the importance of using narrative texts as the starting point to engage students, particularly students struggling with their understanding and proficiency with Literacy Skills.