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REWARDS Intermediate Training Program Authors: Anita Archer, Mary Gleason, & Vicky Vachon Training Content

REWARDS Intermediate Training Program Authors: Anita Archer, Mary Gleason, & Vicky Vachon Training Content Designed by Anita Archer Terri Metcalf & Courtney Huff October 2016 miblsi. org

Learning Intentions • Review the science of teaching reading • Summarize the benefits of

Learning Intentions • Review the science of teaching reading • Summarize the benefits of multisyllabic word instruction, accuracy and rate development, comprehension and vocabulary instruction • Describe the components of REWARDS including the materials and instructional design (pre-skills, strategy focus) • Practice delivering the components of REWARDS to prepare for students 2

The Science Behind Teaching Reading And how it connects to REWARDS 3

The Science Behind Teaching Reading And how it connects to REWARDS 3

Big Ideas of Reading K-12 Big Ideas of Elementary Reading K-3 rd • •

Big Ideas of Reading K-12 Big Ideas of Elementary Reading K-3 rd • • • Big Ideas of Adolescent Reading 4 th-12 th • Word study (advanced phonics) • Fluency • Vocabulary • Comprehension • Motivation Phonemic awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension 4

Improving Adolescent Literacy Recommendations: • • • Provide explicit vocabulary instruction Provide direct and

Improving Adolescent Literacy Recommendations: • • • Provide explicit vocabulary instruction Provide direct and explicit comprehension strategy instruction Provide extended opportunities for discussion of text meaning and interpretation Increase student engagement and motivation in literacy learning Make available intensive and individualized interventions trained specialists Plus - intentional student writing about what has been read (not in 2008 guide) IES Practice Guide, 2008 5

Changing Emphasis of Big Ideas K 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th

Changing Emphasis of Big Ideas K 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th Phonemic Awareness Blending& Seg Spelling Dictation Phonics Sounds/ Basic Phonics Advanced Phonics & Multisyllabic Multi-Syllabic & Word Study Fluency Sounds & Words & Connected Text Vocabulary Listening & Reading Comprehension Listening & Reading 6

Simple Model of Reading (Two domains that lead to reading comprehension) Decoding Skills X

Simple Model of Reading (Two domains that lead to reading comprehension) Decoding Skills X Language Academic Language Skills 7 = Reading Comprehension

Simple Model of Reading Decoding X Language = Comprehension Academic Language Skills Inferential Language

Simple Model of Reading Decoding X Language = Comprehension Academic Language Skills Inferential Language Skills Ability to discuss topics beyond the immediate context Academic Vocabulary Narrative Language Skills Ability to clearly relate a series of events 8 Ability to comprehend and use words in formal writing

Simple Model of Reading Language Decoding X = Comprehension Print Concepts Decoding Skills Understand

Simple Model of Reading Language Decoding X = Comprehension Print Concepts Decoding Skills Understand the organization and basic features of print Phonological Awareness Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes) Phonics and Word Recognition 9 Fluency (accuracy, rate, expression) Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension Know and apply gradelevel phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

REWARDS: Understanding the Why Program Benefits 10

REWARDS: Understanding the Why Program Benefits 10

REWARDS Why Activity 1. On Your Own: Read through the 10 statements and decide

REWARDS Why Activity 1. On Your Own: Read through the 10 statements and decide if you agree or disagree. Complete the “Before Reading” column. 2. With Your Partner: Then read through the REWARDS Why document. Complete the “After Reading” column. 3. With Your Team: Record a few key points in your rationale section from the document. 11

Summary of REWARDS Goals Students will: • Decode unknown multisyllabic words containing two to

Summary of REWARDS Goals Students will: • Decode unknown multisyllabic words containing two to eight word parts. • Read narrative and informational text accurately with appropriate rate (fluency). • Have expanded general academic and domain specific vocabulary. • Experience increased comprehension and facility with text-dependent comprehension questions. • Accurately spell more multisyllabic grade-level words. 12 12

Research findings on REWARDS (See Appendix H for review of REWARDS studies. ) 1)

Research findings on REWARDS (See Appendix H for review of REWARDS studies. ) 1) The REWARDS multisyllabic word reading strategy is effective in improving students’ ability to decode unknown long words, 2) instruction using the REWARDS reading program yields significant growth in decoding accuracy and reading rate (fluency), 3) REWARDS Intermediate is effective as part of a Tier 2 or Tier 3 RTI (Response to Instruction and Intervention) initiative, 4) REWARDS has been successfully implemented in rural, suburban, and urban communities, 13 13

Research findings on REWARDS (See Appendix H for review of REWARDS studies. ) 5)

Research findings on REWARDS (See Appendix H for review of REWARDS studies. ) 5) REWARDS is effective when used with students who have been designated English Language Learners at some point in their school history, 6) REWARDS is an effective intervention for students with learning disabilities and for other struggling readers, and 7) REWARDS Intermediate can be used as a whole class intervention, benefiting students at all reading levels (intensive, strategic, and benchmark). 14 14

Practice: Why Rehearsal & Retrieval Partner #1 review the Summary of the REWARDS Goals.

Practice: Why Rehearsal & Retrieval Partner #1 review the Summary of the REWARDS Goals. Select one bullet point to review and practice sharing it with Partner #2 review the REWARDS Research Findings and select one bullet point that stands out to you and practice sharing it with Partner #1. Table Conversation: What stood out to you as an important factor to remember as a REWARDS teacher? 15

REWARDS Key Components Program Fit, Materials Overview, Getting Ready 16

REWARDS Key Components Program Fit, Materials Overview, Getting Ready 16

REWARDS Intermediate • R • E • W • A • R • D

REWARDS Intermediate • R • E • W • A • R • D • S = = = = AUTHORS: Reading Excellence: Word Attack and Rate Development Strategies Anita L. Archer, Mary M. Gleason, and Vicky Vachon (Additional information on the REWARDS programs can be obtained on the following website: http: //www. soprislearning. com/literacy/rewards-program. ) 17 17

What is REWARDS Intermediate? REWARDS Intermediate is: • A research-validated, specialized reading program •

What is REWARDS Intermediate? REWARDS Intermediate is: • A research-validated, specialized reading program • Designed for intermediate students in 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th grades 18 18

REWARDS Strategy Overt Strategy 1. Circle the prefixes. 2. Circle the suffixes. 3. Underline

REWARDS Strategy Overt Strategy 1. Circle the prefixes. 2. Circle the suffixes. 3. Underline the vowels. 4. Say the parts of the word. 5. Say the whole word. 6. Make it a real word. reconstruction instruction unconventionality 19 19

REWARDS Strategy Covert Strategy 1. 2. 3. 4. Look for prefixes, suffixes, and vowels.

REWARDS Strategy Covert Strategy 1. 2. 3. 4. Look for prefixes, suffixes, and vowels. Say the parts of the word. Say the whole word. Make it a real word. 20 20

Who is it designed for? Students who: • Are in the intermediate grades (fourth,

Who is it designed for? Students who: • Are in the intermediate grades (fourth, fifth, and sixth grades) • Have mastered the basic reading skills associated with first and second grade expectations • Read at the 3 rd grade level or above • Read at least 60 correct words per minute • Would benefit from systematic decoding, fluency, and vocabulary instruction 21 21

How to determine? Administer an assessment to determine current reading level • e. g.

How to determine? Administer an assessment to determine current reading level • e. g. , the San Diego Quick (REWARDS Intermediate Teacher’s Guide, Appendix D) • e. g. , the Word Identification and Word Attack Subtests of the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test • e. g. , any group or individually-administered standardized reading test (Gates, TOWRE, PIAT) Administer one-minute, oral reading fluency assessment using • e. g. , passage provided in REWARDS Intermediate Teacher’s Guide, Appendix E) • e. g. , AIMSweb or DIBELS oral reading fluency passages • e. g. , grade-level expository text Administer one-minute, multisyllabic oral reading assessment (REWARDS Intermediate Teacher’s Guide, Appendix E) 22 22

Where can this program be used? General Education Classes (RTI - Tier 1, Core

Where can this program be used? General Education Classes (RTI - Tier 1, Core Instruction) • Beginning of year to increase decoding, fluency, and vocabulary and to enhance grade-level text reading • Intervention Classes (RTI - Tier 2 and Tier 3) • Intervention classes, special education resource rooms, and specialized tutoring programs • Intensive Intervention Programs • Summer school programs, after-school programs 23 23

REWARDS Intermediate Materials • Teacher’s Guide • Student Book • Online Materials 24 24

REWARDS Intermediate Materials • Teacher’s Guide • Student Book • Online Materials 24 24

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Teacher’s Guide • Introduction • Unit Dividers (See page 3 in

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Teacher’s Guide • Introduction • Unit Dividers (See page 3 in Examples) • 25 Lessons Preskills (Lessons 1 -15) • Strategy Instruction (Lessons 16 -25) • • Appendices 25 25

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Student Book • Consumable • Stimuli for 25 lessons Note: REWARDS

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Student Book • Consumable • Stimuli for 25 lessons Note: REWARDS Intermediate is a teacher-directed program. Students should not work independently in the Student Book. 26 26

REWARDS Intermediate Materials • Online Lesson Displays Necessary for each lesson • Download before

REWARDS Intermediate Materials • Online Lesson Displays Necessary for each lesson • Download before the lesson • • Illustrated Vocabulary Displays (optional) • Power. Points for vocabulary instruction • Progress Monitoring 27 (See pages 4 and 5 in Examples) 27

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Use of displays depends on technology and group size. One requirement:

REWARDS Intermediate Materials Use of displays depends on technology and group size. One requirement: You must be able to write on displays. Some Options: 1. Download displays and use electronically with an interactive whiteboard. 2. Download to an interactive app on a tablet. 3. Download to a computer and project onto a mounted whiteboard. 4. Download and print displays. Project using a document camera. 5. Download and print. Display on a clipboard. 28 28

Instruction: The Pre-Skills Lessons 1 -15 29

Instruction: The Pre-Skills Lessons 1 -15 29

Preskill Lessons Activity A: Oral Activity - Blending Parts into Words (Examples, page 6)

Preskill Lessons Activity A: Oral Activity - Blending Parts into Words (Examples, page 6) Activity B: Vowel Combinations Activity C. Vowel Conversions (Examples, page 7) (Examples, page 8) Activity D. Reading Parts of Real Words (Examples, page 9) Activity E. Underlining Vowels in Words (Examples, pages 10 and 11) Activity F. Oral Activity - Correcting Close Approximations using Context (Examples, page 12) 30 30

Activity A: Oral Activity Blending Parts into Words • • Activity: Students blend orally

Activity A: Oral Activity Blending Parts into Words • • Activity: Students blend orally presented word parts (e. g. , the teacher says re con sid er) into real words (e. g. , the students say “reconsider”). Most of the practice words are later included in decoding activities. Rationale: The ability to orally blend word parts into words directly transfers to decoding of multisyllabic words in which each part is decoded and pronounced and then the parts are blended into a real word. (See Examples, page 6) 31 31

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Activity B. Vowel Combinations • • Activity: Students say the major sounds for highfrequency

Activity B. Vowel Combinations • • Activity: Students say the major sounds for highfrequency vowel combinations (ay, ai, au, er, ir, ur, ar, or, a-e, o-e, i-e, e-e, u-e, oi, oy, ee, oa, ou) and the major and minor sounds for ow (low, down), oo (moon, book), and ea (meat, thread). Rationale: Students are more likely to make errors on vowel sounds than on consonant sounds. Thus, vowel combinations are explicitly taught and reviewed to promote accurate and quick production of vowel sounds when decoding multisyllabic words. (See Examples, page 7) 34 34

Activity C. Vowel Conversions • • Activity: Students say the sound (short sound) and

Activity C. Vowel Conversions • • Activity: Students say the sound (short sound) and then the name (long sound) for letters a, i, o, u, and e. (This order of introduction was used to separate the easily confused sounds of i and e. ) Rationale: When these single vowel letters occur in words, the word is generally recognized using the sound (short sound) of the letter. If the word is not recognized, the name (long sound) for the letter can be used instead while applying the flexible REWARDS strategy. (See Examples, page 8) 35 35

Activity D. Reading Parts of Real Words • • Activity: Students read parts of

Activity D. Reading Parts of Real Words • • Activity: Students read parts of real words (e. g. , plete, tise, crim) that contain previously taught vowel sounds. Although these appear to be nonsense words, they are actually parts of multisyllabic words that students will encounter later in the program. Rationale: The purpose of this activity is to provide students with decoding practice using recently introduced vowel graphemes in short word parts rather than in more challenging multisyllabic words. (See Examples, page 9) 36 36

Activity E. Underlining Vowels in Words • • Activity: Students locate and underline vowel

Activity E. Underlining Vowels in Words • • Activity: Students locate and underline vowel graphemes within words (e. g. , background, turmoil). Next, the teacher guides the students in reading the multisyllabic words by looping under each word part, asking students to say the parts and then the whole word. Rationale: Since each part of a long word contains a vowel grapheme, locating the vowel graphemes is very helpful in segmenting a word into decodable chunks. Thus, practice reading long words begins in the preskill lessons but supported by careful teacher scaffolding. (See Examples, pages 10 and 11) 37 37

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Activity F. Oral Activity - Correcting Close Approximations using Context • Activity: The teacher

Activity F. Oral Activity - Correcting Close Approximations using Context • Activity: The teacher intentionally mispronounces a word in a manner similar to common decoding errors (e. g. , hot el, stressing the hot in hotel), repeats the mispronunciation within a sentence (We stayed in a hot el. ), and asks students to produce the accurate pronunciation of the word. Rationale: The words we read must be real words that other English speakers have said or heard. Decoding of unknown words often yields a pronunciation that is a close approximation to the word, but not the exact pronunciation. These close approximations must be turned into real words using oral/aural language in conjunction with the passage context. (See Examples, page 12) 39 39

Practice Activities A-F 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual

Practice Activities A-F 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual Says Answer, Students Write Answers 2. On Your Own: Read through Activities A-F to become familiar with the tasks and language. 3. With Your Partner: Practice taking turns being the teacher and deliver each part of the lesson. 4. With Your Table Team, each take a turn to “Stand Deliver” one part of the lesson. 40

Preskill Lessons Activity G. Prefixes and Suffixes (Examples, page 13) Activity H. Circling Prefixes

Preskill Lessons Activity G. Prefixes and Suffixes (Examples, page 13) Activity H. Circling Prefixes and Suffixes (Examples, pages 14 and 15) Activity I. Meanings of Prefixes and Suffixes (Examples, pages 16 and 17) Activity J. Spelling (Examples, page 18) Activity K. Academic Vocabulary Illustrated Vocabulary Displays 41 (Examples, page 19) (Examples, pages 20 and 21) 41

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Activity G. Prefixes and Suffixes • • Activity: Students listen to the pronunciation of

Activity G. Prefixes and Suffixes • • Activity: Students listen to the pronunciation of prefixes and suffixes, practice saying these affixes, and review previously introduced affixes, the goal being accurate and quick pronunciation. Rationale: About 80 percent of multisyllabic words have one or more affixes. Thus, the ability to quickly identify and pronounce prefixes (e. g. , re, un, dis) and suffixes (e. g. , tion, al, able) facilitates the accurate, fluent decoding of longer words. (See Examples, page 13) 45 45

Activity H. Circling Prefixes and Suffixes • • Activity: Students identify, circle, and pronounce

Activity H. Circling Prefixes and Suffixes • • Activity: Students identify, circle, and pronounce prefixes and suffixes within multisyllabic words. Then —with teacher assistance in segmenting— students read words with prefixes and suffixes. Rationale: Peeling off the prefixes and suffixes is a critical part of the decoding strategy taught in this program, making the task of reading long words significantly easier. The goal is to quickly recognize very common affixes embedded within words and to see their usefulness as a decoding tool. (See Examples, pages 14 and 15) 46 46

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Activity I. Meanings of Prefixes & Suffixes • Activity: First, students are explicitly taught

Activity I. Meanings of Prefixes & Suffixes • Activity: First, students are explicitly taught the meanings of high-frequency prefixes and suffixes. Next, students are given a definition stressing the meaning of the affix (e. g. , not loyal) and asked to locate the corresponding word (e. g. , disloyal). • Rationale: This activity shows students how the addition of a prefix or suffix to a root (base word, stem) can systematically alter the meaning of a word. (See Examples, pages 16 and 17) 48 48

Activity J. Spelling • • Activity: The teacher dictates a lesson word. Next, along

Activity J. Spelling • • Activity: The teacher dictates a lesson word. Next, along with the teacher, the students say the parts in the word as they put up one finger for each part. Then the students write the word. Finally, the students compare their spellings to the correct spelling of the word. They cross out any misspellings and rewrite those words. Rationale: In this activity, students are learning a strategy that they can employ when spelling unknown words (Say the parts. Write the parts. Examine the word and ask "Does it look like the word? "). Decoding and encoding are also reciprocal processes; practice with one strengthens the other. (See Examples, page 18) 49 49

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Activity K. Academic Vocabulary • • Activity: The meanings of two academic words are

Activity K. Academic Vocabulary • • Activity: The meanings of two academic words are taught using the following instructional steps: 1) introduce the word, 2) provide a student-friendly explanation, 3) illustrate the word's meaning with examples, and 4) check for understanding. Rationale: Given that reading comprehension in the upper grades is highly related to a student’s vocabulary, academic words (high-frequency words that occur in many domains) must be systematically taught and reviewed. (See Examples, page 19) 51 51

Illustrated Vocabulary Displays • • If you are teaching English Language Learners or other

Illustrated Vocabulary Displays • • If you are teaching English Language Learners or other students having low vocabulary, you may wish to teach the expanded Illustrated Vocabulary using the online displays that provide pictures to augment each word's explanation, examples, and word family. If time permits, you may wish to teach Activity K and the Illustrated Vocabulary, providing multiple exposures to each word and increasing the probability of mastery. (See Examples, pages 20 and 21) 52 52

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Practice Activities G-K 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual

Practice Activities G-K 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual Says Answer, Students Write Answers 2. On Your Own: Read through Parts G-K to become familiar with the tasks and language. 3. With Your Partner: Practice taking turns being the teacher and deliver each part of the lesson. 4. With Your Table Team, each take a turn to “Stand Deliver” one part of the lesson. 61

Instruction: Strategy Lessons 16 -25 62

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Strategy Instruction • Modeling I do it. • Guided Practice We do it. •

Strategy Instruction • Modeling I do it. • Guided Practice We do it. • Unguided Practice You do it. 63 63

Strategy Instruction Lessons • Strategy Instruction - Modeling and Guided Practice (Examples, pages 22

Strategy Instruction Lessons • Strategy Instruction - Modeling and Guided Practice (Examples, pages 22 and 23) • Guided Practice (Faded) • Unguided Practice • Word Families (Examples, page 26) (Examples, page 24) (Examples, page 25) 64 64

Strategy Instruction - Modeling and Guided Practice (Lesson 16, Activity D) • • Activity:

Strategy Instruction - Modeling and Guided Practice (Lesson 16, Activity D) • • Activity: In this activity, the teacher demonstrates each step in the overt strategy, showing students the strategy steps while thinking out loud. Next, the teacher guides students in applying the strategy steps to the decoding of additional multisyllabic words. Rationale: When teaching any new skill or strategy, explicit instruction should be provided that includes modeling followed by guided practice. Since this is the most important activity in the program, you will need to carefully read the instructional procedures to ensure clarity. (See Examples, pages 22 and 23 ) 65 65

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Guided Practice (Faded) • • (Lesson 16, Activity E) Activity: Students circle prefixes and

Guided Practice (Faded) • • (Lesson 16, Activity E) Activity: Students circle prefixes and suffixes, underline the vowels in the rest of the word, and read the words by parts, thus applying the strategy with less teacher assistance. Rationale: As with teaching any new strategy or skill, there should be a gradual release of responsibility in which teacher assistance is carefully faded. Also, an adequate amount of practice is necessary to take the skill beyond accuracy to automaticity. (See Examples, page 24) 68 68

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Unguided Guided Practice (Lesson 22, Activity E) • • Activity: In this activity, which

Unguided Guided Practice (Lesson 22, Activity E) • • Activity: In this activity, which begins in Lesson 22, students visually examine long words, looking for prefixes, suffixes, and vowels, and determine the pronunciation of the word. Rationale: As an extension of the concept of "gradual release of responsibility, ” students use the covert REWARDS strategy to decode words independently, followed by teacher feedback on the pronunciation. If students have difficulty, they are encouraged to pick up their pencils and circle the prefixes and suffixes and underline the vowels so that they can segment the word into decodable chunks. (See Examples, page 25) 70 70

Word Families • • Activity: After reading the first word in the family, students

Word Families • • Activity: After reading the first word in the family, students figure out the remaining words in the list on their own, then read the list with the teacher twice, and finally read the list to a partner. Rationale: To visually reinforce the morphographic nature of English and to extend decoding practice, in Lessons 16 -25, students read word families, which are groups of words having the same base. (See Examples, page 26) 71 71

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Promoting Strategy Use • Tell them to use the strategy. • Teach the strategy

Promoting Strategy Use • Tell them to use the strategy. • Teach the strategy to mastery. • Provide practice that parallels how the strategy will be used. Sentence reading • Passage reading • 73 73

Promoting Strategy Use • Sentence Reading (Examples, pages 27 and 28) • Sentence Reading

Promoting Strategy Use • Sentence Reading (Examples, pages 27 and 28) • Sentence Reading – Optional Procedures (Examples, pages 28 and 29) • Passage Reading – Before Reading (Examples, pages 30 - 36) • Passage Reading – During Reading (Examples, pages 37 - 42) • Passage Reading – After Reading – Rate Development (Examples, pages 43 and 44) 74 74

Sentence Reading • Activity: With each sentence, students first read silently, allowing them time

Sentence Reading • Activity: With each sentence, students first read silently, allowing them time to apply the REWARDS strategy to any particularly difficult words. Then students read orally using one of these reading options: choral reading with the teacher, partner reading, and calling on an individual to read if the group size is small. (See Examples, pages 27 and 28) 75 75

Sentence Reading – Optional Procedures • Activity: Two optional procedures can augment the sentence

Sentence Reading – Optional Procedures • Activity: Two optional procedures can augment the sentence reading: 1) responding to text-dependent questions on sentence content, and 2) determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word using the context clues. • Rationale: This activity provides additional word reading practice within sentences similar to those found within textbooks, promoting generalization of the REWARDS strategies to daily reading. (See Examples, pages 28 and 29) 76 76

Passage Reading – Before Reading • Before Reading: The teacher tells students the pronunciation

Passage Reading – Before Reading • Before Reading: The teacher tells students the pronunciation of some difficult words and leads them in applying the REWARDS strategy to other difficult -to-pronounce words. In addition, explanations (definitions) of all of the words are presented, with more extensive instruction given on four word meanings critical to the passage. (See Illustrated Vocabulary, Examples, pages 30 – 36) 77 77

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Passage Reading – During Reading • • During Reading: Students read the passage segment

Passage Reading – During Reading • • During Reading: Students read the passage segment by segment, first reading each segment silently and then orally, answering foundation and higher-order, text-dependent questions by identifying evidence in the passage. Rationale: The purpose of this activity is to promote generalization of the decoding and comprehension strategies to grade-level informational text reading. (See Examples, pages 37 - 42) 84 84

Passage Reading – During Reading After each segment has been read, students are asked

Passage Reading – During Reading After each segment has been read, students are asked a “Main Question. ” To promote success, two types of support are provided: 1. Scaffolding Questions: These Key Detail questions can be asked before the “Main Question” if your students have difficulty with comprehension, or you can ask the “Main Question” and use the “Scaffolding Questions” when students have difficulty composing a quality answer. 2. Sentence Starters: Students are given a sentence starter to use in composing their answers. Sentence starters increase the quality of answers and promote the use of academic language. 85 85

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Passage Reading—Rate Development • • Activity: Students whisper-read the passage for a minute, noting

Passage Reading—Rate Development • • Activity: Students whisper-read the passage for a minute, noting their ending point. This is then repeated, with students trying to read beyond their initial ending point. Next, students exchange books, listen to their partners read for a minute, and underline their partners’ errors. Students determine and graph the number of words read on their Cold and Hot timings. Rationale: Oral reading fluency can be increased through multiple rereadings of passages for which the reader already has a high level of accuracy. Several studies have determined that intentional fluency building using repeated readings results in fluency gains. (See Examples, pages 43 and 44) 87 87

Practice Strategy Lesson 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual

Practice Strategy Lesson 1. Active Participation Considers: Group Says Answer, Partner Says Answer, Individual Says Answer, Students Write Answers 2. On Your Own: Read through Strategy Lesson Activities to become familiar with the tasks and language. 3. With Your Partner: Practice taking turns being the teacher and deliver each part of the lesson. 4. With Your Table Team, each take a turn to “Stand Deliver” one part of the lesson. 88

Thank you for your participation. • How well we teach = • How well

Thank you for your participation. • How well we teach = • How well they learn • May the REWARDS be great. 89 89