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Welcome to our podcast series, "High Impact Strategies for Struggling Readers, Years 3 to 6." Today, in Part 7, we discuss paired reading, a one-on-one method proven to help students needing tailored interventions. Previously, we covered reading workshops, book selection, and read-aloud sessions.
Paired reading, developed by Keith Topping, involves an adult reading alongside a student to boost reading skills and confidence. This structured, supportive process is especially effective for decoding, fluency, and motivation. Regular sessions foster a love for reading and build overall confidence.

Part six of the podcast, "High Impact Strategies for Struggling Readers," is the second one that focuses on the importance of reading aloud to students. The discussion highlights how intentional, daily read-aloud sessions can engage all students, including struggling readers, by choosing texts that expand their experiences and curiosity.
Emphasising enjoyment first, the session suggests integrating subtle teaching moments without interrupting the flow of the story.
By reading aloud, teachers build a strong classroom community and support students' vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency, making it a powerful, low-input instructional strategy.

In this podcast episode, Sharon and Phil explore high-impact strategies for struggling readers in years three to six, focusing on the transformative power of read-aloud sessions. They highlight the benefits of this practice, such as improved comprehension and vocabulary, and stress the importance of intentional book selection to engage and include all students.

In this podcast episode, Sharon and Phil discuss high-impact strategies to help struggling readers in Years 3 to 6. They emphasise selecting books with engaging, complex illustrations and clever language to motivate and challenge students.
Key points include addressing different reading challenges, leveraging students' strengths, using diverse and complex texts, and maintaining detailed reading journals.
Collaboration with librarians and regularly reading aloud to students are also highlighted as crucial elements in fostering a comprehensive and supportive reading environment.

The latest podcast episode delves into empowering struggling readers in grades three to six with effective book selection strategies. Emphasising structured reading workshops, it highlights the importance of allowing students to choose texts aligned with their level and interests, supported by rich classroom libraries and personalised guidance.

In the second part of the podcast series, Sharon Callen and Phil further explore the Reading 'workshop', with the example of teaching phrasing for struggling readers to enhance reading comprehension and engagement, especially for struggling readers. They advocate for explicit modelling, mini rehearsals, and feedback, promoting purposeful independent reading and individualised support, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive.