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Read Naturally SE How-To Information
Read Naturally Software Edition (SE) develops fluency, supports vocabulary development, and promotes comprehension using the powerful, research-based Read Naturally strategy, taking advantage of the benefits and functionality of computers.
There are several key tasks that teachers need to perform in order to ensure that their Read Naturally SE program is implemented successfully:
Setting Up the Program
To set up a Read Naturally SE program, you need to plan a schedule, choose a setting, and gather the necessary materials.
Setting Up a Read Naturally SE Program
Placing Students
Read Naturally SE includes a placement program that automates the process of determining what instructional level and reading-rate goal are appropriate for each student.
Placing Students in Read Naturally SE v2.1
Placing Students in Read Naturally SE v2.0
Placing Students in Read Naturally SE v1.6
Implementing the Steps
The core steps of the Read Naturally program incorporate the research-based strategies of teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring to maximize growth in reading fluency. Additional steps support vocabulary development and promote comprehension.
Steps of the Read Naturally SE Program
Monitoring Student Performance
Teachers need to monitor students' performance as they work in Read Naturally to ensure that they are making progress and continually challenged.
Monitoring Student Performance
Communicating With Students and Parents
Communicating with students and parents helps ensure that students are having a positive experience with Read Naturally and progressing at a good pace.
Communicating With Students and Parents
Note: For complete how-to information for Read Naturally SE, see the Read Naturally SE Manuals.