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Tag: phonics
How to Practice Reading Comprehension
We can't teach reading comprehension, but we can practice it. Johnny has high fluency scores and everyone knows he's a good reader, so one way to…
Don’t Teach Reading Comprehension
The article offers proof that, despite contrary claims, there is no clear consensus as to what is reading comprehension and how to teach it.
Reading Fluency Homework
Now... independent reading is valuable for so many purposes: vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension development, self-discipline, stamina, building concentration, nurturing imagination, learning culture, and FUN! However, many…
Quick Reading Assessments
Grades 4-8 teachers need quick reading assessments to determine "ballpark" reading levels of their students. Three assessment tools are provided free of charge.
Reading Intervention
As a reading specialist, I have worked with dozens of teachers and their students to design a reading intervention program that really works for the diverse…
Teaching Reading Comprehension
As more teachers are teaching reading strategies (all helpful) to help students access, understand, and analyze text independently, let’s not overlook the obvious: How to Improve…
Reading Program Placement
Although no reading program placement criteria are perfect for establishing reading intervention classes, numerous pitfalls can be avoided and efficient, teachable reading placement tests can be…
Read 180 Foundational Reading Assessment
This article details and provides criticism of the READ 180 screening and placement assessment: Foundational Reading Assessment.