The Targeted Independent Practice: Reading Fluency and Comprehension program provides 43 expository animal fluency articles, along with corresponding videos, each recorded at 3 different speeds for modeled reading practice. Word counts and timing sheets included. Plus, the same articles feature vocabulary and embedded reading comprehension questions!

Both digital and non-digital instructional options are provided. Easy classroom management. 

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How does the program work?

1. Students complete The "Pets" Fluency Assessment and are placed into three groups for modelled and repeated reading practice.
2. Students take and record a cold (unpracticed) timing on one of 43 expository Animal Reading Fluency Articles.
3. Students practice reading, along with the YouTube modeled reading at their words-per-minute challenge level (A, B, or C) or chorally read in their fluency groups.
4. For both digital and noun-digital options, students complete repeated readings on their own as independent practice.
5. Students take and record a hot (practiced) timing on their timing sheets.
6. Students complete vocabulary and comprehension questions on the same article. 

Each of the 43 articles is composed in a leveled format--the first two paragraphs are at third-year/level/grade reading level; the next two are at the fifth; and the last two are at the seventh. Slower readers get practice on controlled vocabulary and are pushed to read at the higher reading levels once the contextual content has been established. Faster readers are challenged by the increasingly difficult multi-syllabic vocabulary. This format is perfect for differentiated fluency instruction. 

The 43 corresponding animal comprehension worksheets feature content-specific comprehension questions embedded in the margins next to the relevant text. These low-higher order thinking questions ask readers to summarize, connect, re-think, interpret, and predict (the SCRIP comprehension strategy cues) to promote reader dialogue with the text. Students practice self-monitoring their own reading comprehension as they read. This "talking to the text" transfers to better independent reading comprehension and retention. Answers provided, of course.

The Animal Reading Fluency Articles each describe the physical characteristics of the animal, paragraphs detailing each animal's habitat, what the animal eats, the animal's family, interesting facts, and the status of the species (endangered or not). The writing is engaging and students will enjoy learning about both common and uncommon animals.

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NOTE: The entire contents of this program are included in The Science of Reading Intervention Program: Assessment-Based Instruction.

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The Targeted Independent Practice Series:

• Reading Fluency and Comprehension
• Spelling
• Phonics
• Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
• Literacy Knowledge
• Executive Function and Study Skills

Quality, targeted independent practice programs to enhance any teacher's instructional toolkit. Each program is only $29.99 (lifetime license one teacher). Buy three; get one free!