Effective Teaching for Readers Who Struggle

The book recommends small-group intervention and individual interactions during reading and writing. 

They looked at research and suggest 15 keys to effective reading interventions. 










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1. Provide supplementary lessons.
2. Provide frequent lessons.
3. Keep the teacher/student ratio low.
4. Provide highly effective short term services.
5. Provide highly structured and systematic lessons.
6. Provide fast-paced lessons.
7. Focus on comprehension strategies and vocabulary.
8. Combine reading and writing.
9. Make systematic use of phonics.
10. Develop fluency in writing and reading.
11. Center instruction on highly-quality texts.
12. Assess difficulties and monitor progress in valid and reliable ways.
13. Connect the intervention to the classroom.
14. Connect the intervention instruction to students' homes.
15. Include high qualified professional development.