Teacher preparation is necessary to make sure the implementation of Read Naturally Live runs smoothly. To implement the program, you need to:
- Place students.
- Set up the program.
- Support students as they work through steps.
- Customize the program for students.
- Monitor student performance.
- Communicate with parents/guardians.
Keep in mind the strategies that make the program work: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. Also, keep in mind the underlying reasons for the program’s effectiveness:
- The program increases the time students actually spend reading.
- The program increases the number of words students read.
As you make decisions about implementing the program, your guiding principles should be:
- Does this increase the time my students will actually be reading?
- Does this increase the number of words my students will be reading?
If the answer to either question is "no," rethink your decision.
