Valdosta Middle School
Corrective Reading Program

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Mr. Roesch,
Principal

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Ms. Richardson,
Asst. Principal

 In an effort to increase students reading proficiency, Valdosta Middle School began implementing a commercially available direct instruction program in 2000. The program, titled “Corrective Reading” is distributed by SRA/McGraw-Hill.

The program has been successfully implemented throughout the country. In this area, it has been implemented in Lumpkin and Brantley counties.

Dr. John Hummel, a professor at Valdosta State University and a certified Corrective Reading Coach, assisted in the implementation.

 Features of the Corrective Reading program include:

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 Description and examples of the program

Decoding

 This tightly leveled intervention program progresses from teaching letter sounds and blending skills to reading expository passages typical of textbook material. It focuses on helping students to read fluently. Objectives progress from teaching letter sounds and blending skills to reading expository passages typical of textbook material. Detailed data on performance allow students to monitor their own improvement and experience success.

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Level A Word Attack Basics (65 lessons) teaches non-readers the relationship between the arrangement of letters in a word and its pronunciation.

 



P. Lott  

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C. Woods

Level B1 Decoding Strategies (65 lessons) refines and applies word-attack skills to more difficult sound combinations and words. These skills are applied in stories of increasing length and more complex syntax.  

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C. Newbern

Level B2 Continuation of Decoding Strategies (65 lessons)  

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G. Johnson

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M. Hogan
Level C Skill Applications (125 lessons) bridges the gap between advanced word-attack skills and the ability to read textbooks. 

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T. Denley   

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G. Godwin  

Comprehension

 This program is designed for students who read without understanding. It develops vocabulary, information, and comprehension strategies needed for academic success. It also focuses on developing critical thinking. helps underachieving readers develop higher-order thinking and reasoning tactics used by successful readers—applying prior knowledge, making inferences, and analyzing evidence. Lessons incorporate information from science, social studies, and other content areas to build general knowledge and develop study skills. 

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Level A Thinking Basics (65 lessons) teaches basic reasoning skills that form the framework for learning information. It also fills crucial gaps in students' background knowledge.  

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K. Smith

Level B1 Comprehension Skills (60 lessons) teaches literal and inferential comprehension strategies.  

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D. Cole   

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D. Casey    
Level B2  Continuation of Comprehension Skills (65 lessons)  

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C. McHenry 
Level C Concept Applications (140 lessons) teaches students to use thinking skills independently.  

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M. Terry  

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D. Paine   

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