Strategies for
Struggling Readers
Gail
Lovely
www.GailLovely.com
Components of Reading - an organizational list
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Phonemic Awareness
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Phonics
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Fluency
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Vocabulary Development
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Comprehension
Phonemic Awareness
Crankophone
Game Goo
Phonics
Clifford
Sound
Puzzle
Fluency
Readers Theater
Lyrics
News
Audio
Books, Stories
Vocabulary Development
Word Central
Word
Fun
Comprehension
Graphic Organizers
WebQuests
as Tools
Engaging
Projects as Tools
Methods for Helping Struggling Readers
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Direct Instruction
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Indirect Instruction
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Small Group Instruction
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Individual Attention
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Specific Methodologies
Direct Instruction or Practice
Tutorials and Skill and drill
Indirect Instruction
Tutorials or game practice
Models of writing/reading
Small Group Instruction
Individual Instruction
Mythology Website example
Inexpensive Individualized
books
Teaching
Methods and Tools
Provide Tangible Guides and
Organizing Tools
MORE Graphic organizers
Customizable rubrics and
checklists
Think Pair Share
Open Ended Questions and
Explorations
Fluent Reading Resources
Choral Reading
Storytelling
Provide Authenticity
Key Pals
Moderated Chat (older students)
Ask an Expert
Provide Audience of Importance
to Students
Book Rap – share globally
Teacher Support
Teacher
Information and Support
Resources for Early Learners
Teacher
Resource
A List of Easier Books for Older Readers
Teacher
Resources
The Partnership for Reading
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
(NICHD)
U.S. Department of Education
Teacher
Resources
Learning to Read
“…improve the quality of reading instruction through the
study of the reading process and teaching techniques. “
Serves as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading
research.
Teacher
Resources
Reading Online
Online journal of the International Reading Association
Electronic Classroom
“…sharing effective practices
and new developments related to the intersection of literacy with technology”
Resources
to Support Great Teaching of Reading
Research
Additional
Resources
If you found this information interesting or helpful, I would love to come to your school and work with you and your colleagues, contact me!
Gail Lovely