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Reading
Together provides direct, systematic instruction in the essential
reading components, with an emphasis on fluency and comprehension.
It is a research based, interactive 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 or adult mentors 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, as recommended by the National Reading Panel. Students are
exposed to a wide range of rich, authentic literature, including informational and procedural, supporting content in language arts, social studies and science.
What are the results? 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 all NCLB subgroups, regardless of implementation
model. We're so sure Reading Together works that we guarantee it!
What is the format? Each school needs a quarter-time coordinator, who is trained
by Learning Together to work with 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 each of the 30 lessons.
- Phase I (15 lessons) Tutor directed: tutor models fluent reading and think aloud
- Phase II (12 lessons) Shared responsibility: tutor/tutees share reading a trade book
- Phase III (3 lessons) Independent reading: tutee selects books from media center
Summer programs are condensed to 15 lessons.
Who benefits? Reading Together targets students who decode at grade level, but who are below grade-level proficiency in
fluency and comprehension. Writing skills and vocabulary also
are strengthened by activities, letters and graphic organizers at the
end of each lesson. Because of the interactive nature of the
lessons, we've seen great results with intermediate and advanced
English Language Learners!
Our educational consultants will
recommend tutee selection criteria based on assessments
already in place in your district. Tutees in Reading Together
Grade Two, for example, generally fall within the 10-20 DRA
reading level, or have been recommended by their teachers for
confidence or motivational issues. 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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