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  Case: Low-ability readers
Ms. Reagan is a middle school reading coach who often reads with a huge number of low-ability readers during the day. When she asks her students whether they think they are good readers, most of them tell her, "yes," they read well. What her middle school students do not realize is that they only read on a third grade level. This could explain why these students do not well in their academic classes.
What should Ms. Reagan do to help her students learn what a good reader looks like and plan instructions to help them reach a higher level of reading?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Ms. Reagan just needs to increase the intensity of the reading. If they are motivated and feel successful at reading, then the hard part is done. She should simply increase the rigor and inform them that it is happening and that they are going to raise their goals to read at the next level. Allow some sort of reward for each level that students move up in. This may get them aware of the fact that there are levels and they should be working towards moving up!
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I thought this was a great place to start. The more intensive reading should be introduced as their goal and the students must do their best to reach that goal.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 10:50 am
Rated By: ySaryN
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:15 am
Rated By: puQuZu