How Can You See and Teach Silent Reading?

How Can You See Silent Reading?

Try to follow the red dot on the left. This is an eye movement recording of a struggling reader as they read this text silently.

Q. Do you think this student will be able to comprehend the text? Do you think this student has a positive attitude toward reading?

A. For students who struggle with silent reading, comprehension, self-efficacy, and motivation to read will likely be low.

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How Can You Teach Silent Reading?

Q. How do we help students develop the silent reading behaviors they need to succeed in school and beyond?
A. By using the Guided Window, the patented technology built into the Reading Plus program.