Week 4 rti
- 1. + Structure of Reading Interventions By: Brocha Rabinowitz
- 2. + Some Reading Intervention Programs Targeting Reading Strategies and Skill Phonemic awareness- PALS Phonics- Touch Phonics Fluency- Great Leaps Comprehension- Harcourt Accelerated Vocabulary- Accelerated Vocabulary
- 3. + Structure of Reading Intervention Tier 1: This program is supplemental and is meant to enhance the core program for all students. Tier 2: This program is to be used to prevent or remediate skill deficits for students who are somewhat below grade level. Tier 3: This program is to be used intensively for students who are significantly below grade level.
- 4. + Ways to strengthen/enhance students’ reading strategies and skills: Differentiated Instruction- matching instruction to meet the needs of different students. Implementing small-group instruction to groups students according to needs and then meeting the needs of the group. Alternative Lesson Structures- teachers implement different activities to meet the small-group instructional needs. Two kinds of lesson structures teachers can use are: Guided Reading- Teachers select, introduce, read, and discuss the text with student. Teachers provide support for students while they read and introduce to them strategies to enhance their skills. Skills-Focused lessons- teachers plan the lessons to provide the opportunity for a more systematic and focused practice on a smaller number of basics at a time.
- 5. + A Few Principles to Follow When Implementing In-Class Intervention Instruction 1. The teaching of reading strategies may be combines with authentic reading and writing tasks. 2. Teachers should read different genre texts to students on a daily basis. 3. The program being followed should be balanced in instruction and on multiple theoretical perspectives. 4. Teacher should be decision makers. 5. Reading instruction and intervention should be based on assessments. 6. Reading Programs should support both struggling and nonstruggling students.
- 6. + Implementing Instruction Screen and monitor students to identify the ones that are struggling. Use guided-reading strategies with small-group instruction a few times a week. Use differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. Continually evaluate and asses students. Implement instruction based on assessments.
- 7. + Conclusion Teachers should research different reading intervention programs to see which one is the best fit for their students’ based on the assessments. It’s very important that each student gets the appropriate help he or she needs in order to be successful.