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Posted on 10/07/09

On 10/04/09, 4th wrote:
> I have a student who tested well on the Star test, scoring
> 5.8 at the beginning of fourth grade. His test results
> from third grade were also good. He has failed more tests
> than he has passed this year on books that are within his
> reading range. I'm not sure if he's just reading too fast,
> or what the problem is. Any suggestions about how to help
> him would be appreciated.

In addition to making sure that the student is checking books
out within his book level range, be sure that attention is
also given to how many points the books are worth. My
students have to work through a point clearance system within
their level range. .5 point books(picture books) have many
less words than a chapter book worth 4.0 points(advanced
chapter book). Maybe have him start with .5 point books to
experience success and then after several(3-5) good grades(80-
100) with .5 pointers, let him continue to stay at the lower
end of his book level range and try several 1.0 point books
(beginning chapter books) and then follow this routine
through with 2.0 pointers & 3.0 pointers, in order to build
his reading stamina in terms of comprehension, fluency,
multiple characters, problems, solutions, etc. Pose it as a
challenge or goal for him to move through the point values!
Hope this helps!

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