Reread the same passage 3–4 times, each time with a different purpose¶

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Description¶

For fluency building, structure repeated reading so each reread has a distinct purpose rather than mere speed practice. "The panel recommends having students reread the same passage a total of 3–4 times, each time with a different purpose." Purposes include reading with expression, answering questions, identifying unknown words, or reflecting on what was learned; after each reading the teacher briefly discusses responses to hold students accountable.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Choose short, content-rich passages at students' instructional level including previously taught words and vocabulary
• After each reading, briefly discuss student responses to the proposed questions

Constraints¶

• Reading the same passage several times, if not structured well, can be perceived as dull and discouraging for upper-elementary and middle school students

Target Learners¶

• Students in grades 4–9 with reading difficulties

Target Learning Goals¶

• Reading effortlessly and with increased understanding of connected text

Related Strategies¶

• Repeated Reading
• Rereading
• Close Reading
• Reading Fluency Practice

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Vaughn, S., Gersten, R., Dimino, J., Taylor, M. J., Newman-Gonchar, R., Krowka, S., Kieffer, M. J., McKeown, M., Reed, D., Sanchez, M., St. Martin, K., Wexler, J., Morgan, S., Yañez, A., & Jayanthi, M. (2022). Providing Reading Interventions for Students in Grades 4–9 (WWC 2022007). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE), Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from https://whatworks.ed.gov/