Implementing and Using Read Naturally in Reading Intervention Programs

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Implementing and UsingRead NaturallyinReading
Intervention Programs
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Group Members

• Don Manz
• Karen Walker
• Randi Jones
• Bev Bertwell
• Ruby Crossland
• Melissa Karzynow
• Mark Stuck
• Cathy Wunderle
• Tracy Gunderman

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Purpose of the Group

• To share a video training program and a previous
  groups studies and experiences generated in
  order to expedite getting fellow teachers
  familiar and comfortable with the Read Naturally
  program
• To implement the Read Naturally program with
  students in a timely manner

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Read Naturally

• The Read Naturally program incorporates teacher
  modeling, repeated reading and progress
  monitoring.

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Placement

• Placement is the process of selecting reading
  materials and setting an initial goal for a
  student who is about to begin using Read Naturally

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Teacher Modeling

• Students read along while listening to a
  recording of a high-interest story

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Repeated Reading

• Students practice reading the story until they
  can read it at a predetermined goal rate

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Progress Monitoring

• Students graph the number of words read correctly
  (per minute) before practicing and then again
  after practicing
• The graph provides proof of the students progress

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Conclusion

• Tools are now readily available and many students
  are currently using this program to improve their
  fluency skills
• Organization of materials remains a key factor
  for the teacher

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Questions?