boost comprehension with paired reading

Boost Comprehension with Paired Reading

Stephanie Haddock & Elizabeth SwaggertyEast Carolina University

North Carolina Reading Association Conference March 2014

Background

THEORYThe Heavy Stuff

Theory

Implementing Paired Reading

1. Set the StagePairing StudentsChoosing Books

2. Mini-LessonsThink Aloud

Review previous strategies

3. Read with PartnersTeacher Role: Monitor and dip in

Student Role: Assist partners, read together

4. Closure

Setting the Stage

Pairing Considerations

Text Considerations

Mini-Lessons

Mini-Lesson 1: Sound it Out!Mini-Lesson 2: What Part Do You Know?

Mini-Lesson 3: Does the Word Make Sense?Mini-Lesson 4: Look At the Picture!

Mini-Lesson 5: Skip the Word and Go Back!Mini-Lesson 6: Make a Connection

Read with a Partner

Closure

Share

Results

Pre-Test Post-Test8

8.5

9

9.5

10

10.5

11

Reading Levels Based on Reading 3D Scores

Reading Levels

Elizabeth Swaggerty swaggertye@ecu.eduStephanie Haddock haddocks@students.ecu.eduCollege of EducationMasters in Reading Education Program