Although not updated since 2011, this site from Dr. Olenka S.E. Bilash at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, is an outstanding resource for improving teaching and learning, and improving second language education.
https://sites.educ.ualberta.ca/staff/olenka.bilash/Best%20of%20Bilash/vygotsky.html
Scroll down to see an example of how the ZPD might relate to the development of reading. Note the scaffolding/Gradual Release of Responsibility labels running across the bottom of chart.
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