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Accelerate the reading achievement of blind and visually impaired students through access to a time-proven reading intervention. Easily convert each level of the Read Naturally Masters Edition (ME) series to Braille or large print using the files on a Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired CD.
Read Naturally is aware of the transition to the new Unified English Braille (UEB) Code, and we have a long-range plan to provide Read Naturally materials using the UEB Code. However, we don’t have a definite timeline at this point.
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Read Naturally Masters Edition (ME) accelerates reading achievement by combining the research-proven strategies of teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. A student works at his or her own pace in an appropriate level of material. The student works through the steps and masters a story by reading along with audio and then practicing the story until he or she can read it fluently and with comprehension. The teacher tracks progress on a graph.
Teachers can adapt Read Naturally ME for the blind and visually impaired using the Read Naturally ME Resources for Blind and Visually Impaired Students. This CD includes Read Naturally ME story files compatible with Braille 2000 or Duxbury Braille translators as well as PDF and plain text files of the stories. Teachers can create materials from these files to teach blind students to read Braille text fluently and to teach visually impaired students to read large-print text fluently. Typically, teachers organize these versions in a three-ring binder. Blind and visually impaired students can then use the Braille materials or large-print materials with the corresponding Read Naturally ME audio CDs to build fluency, enhance vocabulary, and improve comprehension.
Note: Students complete the steps using Braille or large-print versions of the story text that the teacher prints using the files on the Read Naturally ME Resources for Blind and Visually Impaired CD. Typically, students use a Braille writer or BrailleNote for steps that require writing. Asking the students to provide verbal responses is also an option.
Research basis for the Read Naturally Strategy
Each Blind and Visually Impaired Resource CD provides word-for-word translations of one level of the original Read Naturally Masters Edition (ME) and is designed to be used with the corresponding original ME level. Resource CDs are available for two Masters Edition series, each with multiple levels and 24 stories per level. Both series have the same basic design with strategic differences.
The Read Naturally ME Blind and Visually Impaired Resource CDs are sold by level. If you already have a Read Naturally ME level, you can purchase the corresponding resource CD separately. Otherwise, you can purchase the ME level and the resource CD in a bundle. The teacher selects the appropriate series and level for each student.
Each original Read Naturally ME level within a series includes audio CDs and a book of blackline masters. Each order of Read Naturally ME includes an appropriate number of placement packets and teacher's manuals.
Read Naturally provides the Read Naturally ME placement stories in Braille2000 and Duxbury formats so that you can create braille versions for placing blind students. PDF and text files of the placement stories are also available for creating large-print versions for placing visually impaired students.
Samples/Files for Placing Blind & Visually Impaired Students in Read Naturally ME
If you don't already have a Read Naturally ME level, you can purchase the resource CD with the corresponding ME level and audio CDs for a special price.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 0.8 | CD1008BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 1.3 | CD1013BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 1.8 | CD1018BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 2.3 | CD1023BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 2.6 | CD23SVBV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Phonics Level 2.7 | CD32LVBV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 1.0 | CD1010BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 1.5 | CD1015BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 2.0 | CD1020BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 2.5 | CD1025BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 3.0 | CD1030BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 3.5R | CD1035RBV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 4.0 | CD1040BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 4.5R | CD1045RBV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 5.0 | CD1050BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 5.6 | CD1056BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 5.8/6.0 | CD5860BV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 7.0R | CD1170RBV | $169.00 | |
ME Level + Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD, Sequenced Level 8.0 | CD1180BV | $169.00 |
If you already have a Read Naturally ME level, you can purchase the corresponding BVI resource CD separately.
Description | Item Number | Item Price, $ | Quantity |
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Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 0.8 | BV1008 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 1.3 | BV1013 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 1.8 | BV1018 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 2.3 | BV1023 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 2.6 | BV23SV | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Phonics Level 2.7 | BV32LV | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 1.0 | BV1010 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 1.5 | BV1015 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 2.0 | BV1020 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 2.5 | BV1025 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 3.0 | BV1030 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 3.5R | BV1035R | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 4.0 | BV1040 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 4.5R | BV1045R | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 5.0 | BV1050 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 5.6 | BV1056 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 5.8/6.0 | BV5860 | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 7.0R | BV1170R | $69.00 | |
Blind & Visually Impaired Resource CD Only, Sequenced Level 8.0 | BV1180 | $69.00 |
"Read Naturally is the most effective tool I have found for helping students improve their braille reading fluency. I love the level of autonomy and independence it offers. It is so gratifying to see my students take ownership of their braille and reading skills."
— Jeri C., Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
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