How is my child doing in class? Are they missing any assignments? As a reading interventionist, I get these questions a lot from parents. So often, in fact, that I’ve crafted a well thought out response designed to catch them off guard and give them a challenge: No, but if you’re up for it, I […]
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What is a Read Aloud? A read aloud is a teaching technique where a person—often a teacher, parent, or educator—reads a book, story, or text aloud to an audience, typically a group of children or students. This activity is used to foster a love for reading, improve literacy skills, and engage listeners in the content
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So you’ve heard of shared reading but still have lingering questions? What is it? Is it the same as guided reading? If you aren’t exactly sure, keep reading! Your questions will soon be answered! In short, shared reading is an evidence-based instructional practice for developing students’ literacy skills. It’s a method you absolutely need in
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Guided reading is one of the most effective strategies for supporting struggling readers. It’s so effective, in fact, that it serves as a central component of many literacy programs, and every reading specialist, interventionist, and teacher should at least know what it is, if not how to use it. After all, reading is in the
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In the past few weeks, I’ve radically altered the structure of my 7th grade reading class to create a more balanced literacy experience for students. One major pivot, and the focus of the article, is the use of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) in exchange for traditional bellringers at the beginning of each class. This combined
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Lexia PowerUp is a powerful reading intervention program for 6-8th grade readers. Its core feature is an online platform that provides individual literacy instruction to students and supports teachers through detailed classroom data and insights. During the 2022-2023 school year, our school district switched to PowerUp from another similar program, and we had the opportunity
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Searching for easy early literacy intervention strategies? You’re in luck! Reading is the foundation on which lifelong learning is built. Parents can play a critical role in cultivating a love of reading and the best chance for success in academia by using specific literacy strategies, and n this article, we’re breaking down a few of
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As educators, our ultimate goal is to ensure that all of our students succeed academically, regardless of their level of proficiency. However, some students may require more intervention and support than others. Struggling readers, in particular, may need extra attention to help them improve their reading skills. Below are five struggling readers’ activities that will
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Learning to read is a foundational skill that builds confidence and sets students up for success in school. Research shows that today’s students are struggling with reading more than ever. Children who are struggling to learn to read may be overlooked or expected to catch up, but it important to act quickly to help these
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Teachers who take on the task of adult literacy intervention must recognize strategies which can be used to make teaching simple. Luckily, there are strategies teachers can use to take on these seemingly daunting tasks. For starters, you can visit our Teachers Pay Teachers for FREE worksheets, flash cards, and other tools that will make
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