An Introduction to LASSIs

Part 2: The LASSI

Diane Browder, Ph.D. Caryn Allison, M.Ed.

LASSI Basics

Introduction to the LASSI

• LASSI stands for:

– Language Arts Sample Systematic Instruction Script

• Developed for 3 grade bands:

– Elementary (3-5)

– Middle (6-8)

– High School (9-12+)

LASSI Topics

Unit 1: Informational Text

Unit 2: Word Study with Stories

Unit 3: Narrative Text

LASSI Walk Through

MATERIALS

• Response options are provided at the end of the lesson

• Use AT as needed

• Add picture supports to text if needed, but we encourage

you to try without first

• Augment using objects for students with the most severe

disabilities or multiple disabilities

SAMPLE RESPONSE BOARD

BUILD ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING

Key Vocabulary

Progress Monitoring Data Sheet

Building Phonemic Awareness

Passage Comprehension

Context Clues

Optional: Writing Activity

Future Chapters

Build Towards Grade Level Competence

Build TowardsIndependent Reading

Generalization & Real Life Reading

Adapted Text Provided

Skills Tests

Suggested Timeline for Teaching a LASSI

Teach LASSI over 1 month period

• ~4 days with model (provided)

• ~8 days with next chapters (teachers create response options)

• ~4 days with generalization ideas (provided)

Collect data twice per week for each student on progress monitoring data sheet

Contact Information

• UNC Charlotte

• Dept. of Special Education and Child Development

• c/o Caryn Allison

• 9201 University City Blvd.

• Charlotte, NC 28277

• Office: (704) 687-8492

• Callis19@uncc.edu

• Fax: (704) 687-2916