Proven Reading Intervention for the Most Struggling Readers in Grades 2–12

READING LEVEL 1–3.5
INTEREST LEVEL 1–12

Florida Center for Reading Research (Wahl, 2006) identifiedSpellReadas a scientifically based reading intervention program.

SpellReadis a 1-year, small-group reading intervention program designed for students who are more than 2 years behind grade level, students with learning differences, and English language learners. The program focuses on phonological automaticity and reading fluency.

Each lesson combines intensive phonemic and phonetic instruction activities. The program moves sequentially through three phases of instruction. The Teacher’s Manuals provide easy-to-follow daily lesson plans.

Combined with comprehension and writing practice, SpellRead provides a complete and effective reading program.

Evaluation ofSpellReadby Florida Center for Reading Research (Wahl, 2006)

The FCRR identifiedSpellReadas a scientifically based reading intervention program, identifying the following strengths, among others:

• Multiple and varied phonemic awareness and phonics activities are included
• The format is explicit, highly structured, step-by-step
• Intense focus on fluency was noted
• Review begins each phase to ensure a firm foundation
• Teacher’s Manual is clear and easy to follow
• Consistent questioning during Share Read guides students’ focus
• Written responses clarify whether students understand what they have read
• Studies demonstrate substantial gains across grade levels and among students with differing ability levels
• No weaknesses were noted

Additional helpful files:

• SpellReadResearch Summary
• SpellReadResearch Foundations

SpellReadStudent Cards & Materials Kit (serves 5):Includes Student Cards and 5 Student Materials Sets (Student Activity Books for Phases A, B, and C, and Student Journal).

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