Instructional challenge #2

How do we engineer interventions intensive enough, and broad enough, to "close the gap" for struggling readers?

• Some students will need intensive instruction in basic word reading strategies including phonics

• Most students will need instruction and orchestrated practice to build reading fluency

• Most students will need explicit and systematic instruction to build vocabulary

• All students will need instructional support to enhance active use of efficient comprehension strategies

• All students will need instruction that pays particular attention to engagement in reading for meaning