Read Naturally
About Read Naturally
Read Naturally is an online reading program that draws on research-proven strategies to involve developing and struggling readers in reading, improve their fluency, support their comprehension, and accelerate their reading achievement.
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Each day, with the guidance of an educational assistant, the student selects a nonfiction story and then reads along while listening to a fluent reader read the story. Reading along helps students learn unknown words and encourages proper phrasing, pronunciation, and expression.
Next, the student practices reading the story until he/she is able to read it aloud at a predetermined goal rate. The student is given a one minute timing to check progress towards his/her goal. This motivates students to read and improve. After completing a story, students get immediate feedback on their progress. This makes them aware of and responsible for their own progress. Mastering a story allows students to build fluency and confidence.
Finally, the student answers comprehension questions and writes a summary of the article.
Developing and struggling readers need a safe, structured, and highly motivating opportunity to read on a daily basis.