Q. How do you start teaching reading to students?  
​A.  With data and strategies based in science.
A reading strategy is a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.  
Assessment data + CCCS (NJSLS) should give aims... then use a proven strategy.​
Differentiation is when you tweak the aim or literacy activity for a single  or group of students.  Using task analysis is helpful when looking at ways to differentiate.  For example, you could have four differentiated groups in a classroom of 20.
​Differentiation Tips
Differentiate by:
  • Instructional Level
  • Fluency Level
  • Assessed Needs
  • Interest
Tier 1 - core classroom reading instruction
Tier 2 - small group skill targets, temporary intervention
Tier 3 - intervention, 1:1 support
The Big Five