Differentiating Instruction for Reading

Differentiated Instruction makes student success more likely because students' individual needs are supported. Modifying or supplementing whole-group instruction in a small group setting allows each student to learn at an optimal pace. Research supports differentiated instruction as a best practice in all subjects, and shows that it is especially effective in reading instruction.

 White paper: Differentiating Instruction: Teaching Differently to Improve Reading Instruction

Dr. Vicki Gibson states that while the process of providing differentiated instruction may sound relatively simple, successful implementation can be challenging. She also notes that there are many descriptions of differentiated instruction, but there are far fewer resources that provide practical support for making it happen in classrooms.

Read Naturally is an excellent resource for differentiating instruction for reading, because differentiated instruction is inherent in the process for all Read Naturally reading programs and assessments. Additionally, Read Naturally offers high-quality professional development that provides educators with the support they need to implement this practice most effectively.

Read Naturally Intervention Programs: Differentiating Instruction for Reading

Read Naturally Intervention Program	Description	English Language Skills	Vocabulary	General Background Knowledge	Audio Support	Repeated Readings	Explicit Phonics	Student-Friendly Definitions with Audio Support	Vocabulary Questions	Audio-Supported Spanish Translations	Informative Nonfiction Stories
Read Naturally Live	Web-based series: Sequenced, Phonics, Idioms, Español (Spanish)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Word Warm-ups Live	Explicit phonics and word analysis	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔				✔
One Minute Reader Live	Independent Reading Practice	✔		✔	✔	✔			✔		✔
Read Naturally Live – Español	Web-based series: Español (Spanish)	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Read Naturally Encore II	Print materials: Sequenced, Phonics, Idioms, Español (Spanish) series	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔	✔	✔
Read Naturally GATE	Teacher-led explicit phonics	✔		✔		✔	✔				✔
Take Aim at Vocabulary	Academic vocabulary	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔		✔

 

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Read Naturally Assessment Tools

Read Naturally also offers assessments ideal for assisting teachers in differentiating instruction:

• Diagnostic phonics assessments determine skills and needs in phonics and decoding.
• Progress monitoring assessments track individual progress in fluency.

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Read Naturally Professional Development

Finally, Read Naturally offers high-quality professional development options to support differentiating instruction for all students, including seminars, coaching services, and self-study courses.

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