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A New Reading Fluency Assessment
Years ago, my favorite elementary principal tasked me, as a freshly-minted reading specialist, to design a new reading fluency assessment for our school. We had been…
The Science of Reading Intervention Program
This evidence-based, SoR-aligned, accelerated program has been designed for struggling readers ages 8-adult. The 54 lessons each include 5 Daily Google Slide Activities.
Reading Out Loud
Although Vice-President Biden is gaffe-prone, many of the gaffes are due to a speech impediment. Biden was bullied by both teachers and students because of his…
Silent Reading Fluency
A bad habit is hard to break, especially when it's a bad reading habit. However, replacing bad reading habits with good ones can significantly improve silent…
Reading Fluency Placement and Practice
Animal Fluency Articles are available as YouTube videos for individualized fluency instruction. Each article has been recorded at three different reading speeds (Level A at 95-115 words…
Syllable Transformers
Syllable Transformers is a whole-class instructional strategy that teaches students to master the basic syllable patterns. Download FREE this five-week unit.
Reading Counts! Claims and Counterclaims
The purpose of this article on Reading Counts! is threefold: 1. To briefly summarize the basics of the Reading Counts! (RC) independent reading management program 2.…
ELA and Reading Diagnostic and Formative Assessments
DO use both diagnostic and formative assessments. DON'T assess to determine a generic problem. DO review mastered material often. DON'T solely assess grade-level Standards.