Interventions for Reading Success

To meet grade-level standards in reading, some struggling students in kindergarten through third grade need more than a basic literacy program to help them with reading fundamentals. Educators can give these students the support they need with this childfocused supplement to classroom instruction. With an extensive menu of lessons that each take just 20–30 minutes, this intervention guide is the key to helping students grasp the five Big Ideas of early literacy: phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. General and special educators will get:

»»easy-to-implement, one-page activities and interventions—including goals, materials, word lists, and teacher steps
»»photocopiable take-home activities for parents to help them reinforce their children’s reading skills
»»reading intervention guidelines for any educator, whether they’re teaching an entire class, small groups, or individual students
»»guidance on assessment and intervention planning, using DIBELS and other literacy assessment tools
»» activities addressing vocabulary and language development for students who are learning English as a second language or have language delays
»»practical tips from real teachers for implementing intervention in the classroom
»»research on how classroom-based intervention can improve students’ skills and help them catch up with their peers

All activities come complete with clear guidelines and suggestions and are easy to tailor to students’ individual needs. Creative and versatile, this curriculum supplement will help struggling students become skillful, enthusiastic readers.