Ms. Jones teaches a 2nd-grade class with many students from…
Ms. Jones teaches a 2nd-grade class with many students from diverse backgrounds. She has noticed that some students are highly motivated to read, while others struggle to engage. She is concerned about the potential for the Matthew Effect to widen the achievement gap in her classroom. Which of the following instructional practices is most likely to help Ms. Jones address the Matthew Effect and improve reading motivation for all her students?
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Tori is in the 3rd grade and has difficulty reading fluently. According to diagnostic testing, Tori struggles with multisyllabic word accuracy and appropriate reading rate. What should the teacher do to improve Tori’s reading fluency?
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Casey, a 5th-grade student, has difficulty with reading comprehension when reading complex texts. When he reads aloud, it is slow and labored, but accurate. What actions might the teacher take to improve Casey’s understanding of the text?
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