I know that is what the research said and that is why I stopped usig
it but I did see good results and so I started again. The
comprehension did increase and the children loved doing it. I really
think you have to be careful how you used it if you do. I spend time
on answering questions and reading at a natural pace. The research
was confusing for me. I don't think it works for all chidlren.
PatK
On Mar 11, 2010, at 6:03 AM, Kathy Jankins wrote:
Prior to using any program, it is a good idea to read the research
on these programs from the independent researchers. The What Works
Clearinghouse is government funded and does their own studies on
these programs. While Read Naturally is used frequently, I found
that it emphasizes speed over comprehension. I had one student who
was using Read Naturally in Sp. Ed. and when she read with me she
would read so fast, she lost her breath. When I would ask her what
she just read, she didn't have a clue. According to the studies at
What Works, Read Naturally is "ineffective."
Kathy
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AMEN!!!
Sheila Messmore
Longwood Elementary
Reading Improvement
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I think a pretty important part of this discussion has to be how and
when such interventions are and should be used. When one of my boys
(an above average reader, competent beyond grade level expectations
with any measure) was in grade school, the school purchased an
intervention and then mandated its use with all students. I raised
hell. Sorry, but if I have a headache, we don't all run out and take
tylenol!! As we work with kids who are having difficulty with
reading, wouldn't it be nice to be able to reach for a tool or
strategy...even a program, without feeling compelled to use it with
every student. While I might find fault with many of commercial
programs, I am willing to concede that there are some children that
these programs might reach. For those children, I am equally
unwilling to deny the possibility.
Lori Jackson M.Ed.Reading Specialist
Broken Bow, NE
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Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:43 -0500
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Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Fluency
I have to agree that, for most students, wide reading of "just-
right" or even slightly easy text will work wonders. BUT, there is
always a small group of kids who need a more explicit intervention,
whether we like it or not. I have teachers using Read Naturally
and the students do seem to benefit from it and enjoy doing it.
The teachers see the pay-off, otherwise they wouldn't continue
using it, but every one of them emphasizes that it is only for a
small group of students, carefully selected, for whom other things
(readers theater, choral reading, etc.) has been unsuccessful.
My school has not used this program yet, but another school in our
district has tried the Rewards Program. This is for 5-6 grade
students, I believe. While the person who implemented the program
admits it's not overly stimulating for the students, it did make a
difference in their fluency. It is a short-term program done
daily. I found some information on the program on the FCRR.org web
site (Florida Center for Reading Research).
Again, nothing beats tons of reading to build fluency, but for the
student who is not a fluent reader, chances are reading has become
a chore and something he or she avoids. We have to actively work,
using the tools we have to work with, to rebuild their confidence
and to help them view themselves as productive readers. I also
agree, however, that these fluency interventions need to be a part
of a comprehensive instructional program, not something done in
isolation!
Beth
Language Arts Resource Specialist, Title 1 Reading
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From: Deb Butterfield <[email protected]>
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We use the Read Naturally program. The students love it.
"Yingling" <[email protected]> 3/9/2010 10:10 PM >>>
oes anyone know of an intervention program proven to improve
fluency in
pper elementary grades? Right now we have Soar to Success and
Great Leaps.
ut, these programs aren't helping our 4th/5th grade fluency. Any
ideas?
hanks,
enni
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