If your student is reading a text where unfamiliar vocabulary is key to comprehension Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Provide students with key vocabulary words prior to reading to support their understanding of the text. 2)Direct Instruction: a) Prov... View More
If your student is a fine writer but needs specific ideas to improve his writing style How to Apply It! 1) Using transition words in writing is an easy and effective way to enrich your writing, but it is important to use variety and nuance. 1) To find the b... View More
Best for: Students who move too quickly, finish with extra time or are forgetful. Look for these Mindprint skills: Weaker Attention or Working Memory Accuracy (Left Quadrants) and/or very fast Attention or Working Memory Speed (Upper Left Quadrant) What It Is... View More
All students but particularly if your student has a lot of scattered errors or inconsistent performance Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn strategies for checking their work based on how much time they have, so they can use their time efficiently and... View More
If your student reads slowly or often takes longer than anticipated on reading assignments Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will gain an understanding of when it is appropriate to skim text and when to read in depth. 2) Sometimes skimming, or ... View More
If your students will have individualized performance goals How to Apply It! 1) Students will understand, remember and be more engaged if they are slightly out of their comfort zone but not too stretched that they feel confused or overwhelmed. 1) To gauge w... View More
If your student's reading comprehension is below grade level Teach It! 1)Objective: Informal check-ins after a student finishes a book will give students opportunity to reflect and strengthen summarization and analytical reading skills. It will also allow yo... View More
If your students gets tired or uncomfortable with on-screen reading How to Apply It! 1) One of the great advantages of reading on most electronic devices is that you can adjust the size of the text, the contrast and the brightness for your individual comfo... View More