Research suggests that following these steps can help struggling readers advance by several grade levels within a few months.
1 | Select reading materials that will challenge the child. |
2 | Read passages that reflect the child's culture, language and interests. |
3 | Read expressively, making sure the child hears you. |
4 | Guide the child’s finger, with your hand over their hand, across the words. |
5 | Read simultaneously with the child, but have them read everything aloud a few moments later than you. |
6 | Re-read these passages or stories, using the same techniques. |
7 | Do this once a day, most days of the week, for intervals lasting 10-15 minutes. |