Sequence of Learning to Read for Older Struggling Students

Most reading scientists agree that a core linguistic deficit is the most pervasive  factor underlying poor reading at all ages (Catts et al., 1999; Shavwitz 1999.) Reading strugglers, as a group, are

weak in phonemic awareness and word recognition. The process of reading is so laborious that reading comprehension is almost impossible (Stanovich & Siegel, 1994; Stankweiler et al., 1995). Without the skills to read - older students don't like to practice reading. Without practice they won't become better readers. It becomes a vicious cycle. 

Thus, it is essential that poor readers are provided the necessary tools to strengthen their phonological skills because the inability to identify speech sounds erodes spelling, word recognition, and vocabulary development. For less severely impaired readers, educators must target reading fluency. If students can decipher words, educators must aggressively address vocabulary deficiencies with rich fluency practice using age appropriate materials. Teachers must not bypass  critical skills necessary for word recognition, decoding, and fluent meaningful reading because of a student's chronological age.

Resources for older students to move them to reading proficiency.

Science of Reading:

• Sight Words and the Science of Reading - Set 1
• SET 1: Fast Fluency Practice for Older Students: Phonics Grades 5-9
• PHONICS BUNDLE 2 Phonics and Fluency Practice For Older Students
• Reading Intervention Bundle: Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, For Older Students
• High Interest Low Level Reading Passages 
• CVC Digital or Print Quick Study for Older Students - S of R Intervention
• BUNDLE: Giant Multi-Syllable Word Units VC/CV, VC/V, V/CV, & VCe: INTERVENTION
• Intervention: Multi-Syllable Word Unit for Older Students VC/CV - Fluency Plus
• Multi-Syllable Word TASK CARDS for Older Students VC/CV
• Intervention: Multi-Syllable Word Unit for Older Students V/CV - Fluency Plus
• Multi-Syllable Word TASK CARDS for Older Students V/CV
• Multi-Syllable Word TASK CARDS for Older Students VC/V
• Intervention: Multi-Syllable Word Unit for Older Students VC/V - Fluency Plus
• "Frankenstein" ENTIRE NOVEL in High-Low Readability Passages-Distance Learning
• "Huck Finn" ENTIRE NOVEL in High-Low Readability Passages-Distance Learning
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" ENTIRE NOVEL in High-Low Passages w/ Fluency
• High Low Readings Set 1
• High Low Readings Set 2
• High Low Readings Set 3
• High Low Readings Set 4
• High Low Readings Set 5
• High Low Readings Set 6 20 High Interest: Low Level Reading: First 100 Word-Based Grades 5-12
• 60 High Low Reading Passages-Sets 4, 5, & 6: Multiple Formats - BUNDLE 3
• 11 - ELEVEN High Low Reading AND Fluency Resources MEGA Bundle
• 20 SPOOKY High Low Passages - Google, Form Fillable PDF - Hybrid Ready
• High Low Reading Fiction Passages w/ Interactive Workbook - Passages at 2 Levels
• GROWING HIGH INTEREST: LOW LEVEL BUNDLE
• Sets 1, 2, and 3 High Low Bundle