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Tag: Sam and Friends Phonics Books
Reading Intervention Programs
High-priced, computer-based reading intervention programs don't always deliver results. The Science of Reading Intervention Program doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it provides the…
Consonant Digraphs for Big Kids
s an MA reading specialist, I know that teachers get confused about consonant blends. Let me give you the definitions, a way to remember the difference,…
Consonant-Final e for Big Kids
Students find the silent final e to be a frustrating component of our English sound-spelling system. In particular, second-language learners struggle with both pronunciations and spellings of…
Vowel Sounds
Wow, it's rare for me to disagree with Grammar Girl. However, when Grammar Girl goes after the w in suggesting that it may not serve as…
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…
Schoolwide Independent Reading Program
As an MA reading specialist, author, and frequent blogger on independent reading, I am constantly receiving posts and emails regarding the Accelerated Reading™ program. I frequently joke…
Predict to Increase Comprehension
Students can improve reading comprehension by self-monitoring their understanding with specific cueing strategies. Prediction is one of the five SCRIP comprehension strategies.
Interpret to Increase Comprehension
Students need to learn to dialog with narrative and expository text. Self-generated student questions can significantly improve reading comprehension. Teach students how to use this cueing…