Paired Reading: Positive Reading Practice Through the use of simulated tutoring demonstrations, this video describes the paired reading technique and demonstrates ways in which teachers can teach or remediate reading skills through consistent, positive reading experiences. The video may also be helpful for showing parents how they can support their children's oral reading practice at home. The International Reading Association (I.R.A.) reviews state: "This package can be executed and the program created without drawing on an external ‘expert' to initiate or sustain it. This makes the package a ‘good buy' for libraries and schools...The instructions on using videotape are good and the Q/A section and sample documents are excellent...this package is one that is here to stay...and will not be outdated.". This comprehensive package, used by literary specialists across North America, is truly a valuable resource for each and every school and public library. Comes with a 30 minute DVD in two parts; included on the DVD is a 64-page manual in PDF format and sample documents that can be accessed through a computer with a DVD-ROM drive. $199
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Through the use of simulated tutoring demonstrations, this video describes the paired reading technique and demonstrates ways in which teachers can teach or remediate reading skills through consistent, positive reading experiences. The video may also be helpful for showing parents how they can support their children's oral reading practice at home.
The training manual and DVD in this package were designed for the improvement of literacy at many levels and for all age groups. The technique outlined, based on the work of Dr. Keith Topping and Dr. Roger Morgan, provides a stree-free way in which fluent word recognition and reading comprehension can be developed. The DVD and manual also assist literacy leaders in training, non-professional tutors and students in using the 'Paired Reading' technique. The package can be used at home, in school, community reading programs, and libraries. This comprehensive package, utilized by literacy specialists in North America is truly a valuable resource for each and every school and public library.
The following quotes are just a few from many glowing reviews written by independent evaluators commissioned by the International Reading Associates.
"The package shows examples of various age levels in demonstrating Paired Reading in a positive manner. It also includes very good and specific ideas relating to 'promoting life long reading' and in building the reader's self-esteem." "To be sure, this package is one that is here to stay...and will not be outdated." "Contents are professionally prepared; a wonderful resource for parents, educators and literacy tutors." "The manual is extremely professional, inviting and purposefully organized." "The pacing is good and production is professional." "The instructions on using the video are good and the Q/A section and sample documents are excellent." "This package can be executed and the program created without drawing on an external 'expert' to initiate or sustain it. This makes the package a 'good buy' for libraries and schools."
Paired Reading: Positive Reading Practice Comes with a 30 minute DVD in two parts; included on the DVD is a 64-page manual in PDF format and sample documents that can be accessed through a computer with a DVD-ROM drive. $199
