Dr. Janet Allen’s Plugged-in to Reading is a literacy program for middle and high schools authored by internationally respected literacy expert and teacher Dr. Janet Allen.

Born from intensive research and based entirely in high-interest, authentic literature and complementary nonfiction readings, Plugged-in to Reading gradually moves readers from teacher-directed instruction to peer-supported instruction and finally to self-directed learning. Level 1 is designed for grades 5-7, Level 2 for grades 7-9, and Level 3 for grades 9-12. Each level includes a Teacher Guide, a Resource Binder with reproducible worksheets, 2 portable bookshelves, print books and unabridged Recorded Books, Independent Reading Guides, and 3 of Dr. Allen’s professional books.

Dr. Janet Allen’s Plugged-in to Nonfiction grew from Dr. Allen’s experiences teaching nonfiction in her classroom. This toolbox of balanced literacy resources is unlike any other program out there. What makes it so different? The entire classroom library is made up of authentic nonfiction.

We know that A LOT of classes in A LOT of schools use textbooks. What we’ve done is create lessons that teach effective strategies that students can use to comprehend textbooks across all content areas. In fact, we’ve included resources that will teach students how to read and write a variety of nonfiction text-types. Plugged-in to Nonfiction is designed to help students develop the necessary skills to tackle any nonfiction they encounter on tests and in the real world.

Read on to find out more about the program’s creator, Dr. Janet Allen, the components of the program, the program’s instructional model, and more.