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Figure 99. Possible Method <strong>for</strong> Assigning <strong>Reading</strong> Partners.Student AStudent BStudent CStudent DStudent EStudent F-------------------Student GStudent HStudent IStudent JStudent KStudent L95 wpm93 wpm85 wpm70 wpm65 wpm50 wpm----------48 wpm45 wpm32 wpm30 wpm28 wpm25 wpmTEAch the ProcedureIt is very important to model and teach the partner reading procedure. You can model the procedure witha student or another adult, or you can show a videotape of two students working together. It is essentialthat students see the procedure in action and are allowed to practice the steps be<strong>for</strong>e they are expectedto work together independently. When they are proficient, you will be able to focus on working withindividual pairs, giving corrective feedback and progress monitoring. Use the steps of effective instructionto teach the partner reading routine. First model what you want students to do. <strong>The</strong>n provide guided andindependent practice. When students fail to follow the routine appropriately, rather than reprimandingthem, simply reteach the procedure—model, provide guided practice, and provide independent practice.226<strong>The</strong> <strong>Reading</strong> Teacher’s <strong>Sourcebook</strong>

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