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Reading
Together provides direct, systematic instruction in the essential
reading components, with an emphasis on comprehension, writing and vocabulary.
It is a research based, interactive peer teaching program designed to
enhance, not replace, core reading
curricula for the 15 to 50 percent of students
who will fall below grade level despite the best efforts
of classroom teachers.
Under the supervision of a
trained coordinator, cross-age tutors follow scripted
lesson plans, modeling strategies for intentional thinking and
interacting with text. Tutors then guide their tutees in
using these best practices independently. All language arts –
listening, speaking, reading and writing – are practiced in each
lesson. A wide range of authentic literature, including informational and procedural text, supports content in language arts, social studies and science.
Who benefits? On average, tutees and their cross-age tutors gain at least one grade level in fluency
and comprehension by the end of 30 lessons. Results are
demonstrated across subgroups, including ELL, Special Needs and General Education students. A continuum of programs goes from grade two through high school, supporting students as they make the transition to content area reading.
What is the format? Learning Together provides professional development to a site-based coordinator who manages one or more teams of 15 tutors.
Reading Together supports a gradual release of responsibility from tutor to tutee, until tutees engage in true independent reading.
Each 45-minute tutorial follows a similar format, so tutors and tutees
know what to expect and move comfortably through the lessons.
Our educational consultants will
recommend student selection criteria based on assessments
already in place in your district. Contact us for
help selecting the right grade-level Reading Together program for
your target students.
Reading Together brings students to grade level and beyond.
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