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Mix Up Format of Daily Reading

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ELA: Reading Elementary School Strategy

Skills

Auditory Processing Working Memory Verbal Reasoning Verbal Memory Abstract Reasoning Processing Speed

Mix Up Format of Daily Reading

All students, particularly those who are still mastering reading fluency

Teach It!

  1. Objective: While it is important for elementary students to try to follow the "20 minute rule" for daily reading, keep in mind that reading can include listening to an adult read, on occasion listening to an audio book, or reading aloud to an adult.
  2. Teacher Takeaways: a) While many elementary students are ready to read 20+ minutes independently, others benefit from a mix of independent reading with sharing the reading with an adult. b) Listening to an adult read aloud will build the same essential vocabulary and comprehension, particularly if adults discuss the reading as they go. Fluency also will improve as students hear the sounds and intonations. If they follow along in the text, they also will work on decoding skills. c) Allow for audio books on occasion. While they should not replace reading, they can provide an enjoyable break, and help students maintain consistency. Choose books that students will find truly enjoyable so they are motivated to read.

Why It Works (the Science Of Learning)!

Reading requires a student to develop mastery in four key areas: phonics, comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Given the complex intersection of skills required to read, along with the overall importance of reading for academic success, ensuring that young children are reading daily is critical to developing this essential skill. It is also important that students be motivated to read and not get discouraged. Reading aloud with an adult or listening to audio books can have the same, if not greater, benefits than reading independently. Be flexible on the type of reading as long as a child is getting practice and showing growth.

Best-suited for students with weaker: Attention, Long-term Memory, Metacognition, Short-Term Memory, Working Memory, Processing Speed (Source: Digital Promise Learner Variability Project)