Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Page Description | Preparation helps to make sure the Read Naturally Live program runs smoothly. Your goal should be to maximize the time students spend reading and number of words they read. | |
Alias | teacher-responsibilities-overview |
Teacher preparation is necessary to make sure the implementation of Read Naturally Live runs smoothly. To implement the program, you need to:
Place students.
Set up the program.
Support students as they work through steps.
Customize the program for students.
Monitor student performance.
Communicate with parents/guardians.
Keep in mind the strategies that make the program work: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. Also, keep in mind the underlying reasons for the program’s effectiveness:
The program increases the time students actually spend reading.
The program increases the number of words students read.
As you make decisions about implementing the program, your guiding principles should be:
Does this increase the time my students will actually be reading?
Does this increase the number of words my students will be reading?
If the answer to either question is "no," rethink your decision.