paired-reading
Intervention
Paired Reading
Years/Age range
Y1-11
Type of children
Mixed-ability
Child/Adult ratio
1:1 with a better-reading pupil, or a parent
Length of intervention
9 weeks (average); variable sessions, to suit child and circumstances
Brief description
Tutor and child begin by reading aloud together, and the tutor gradually withdraws, leaving the child to read alone. Techniques are specified for intervening when the child falters or makes an error. Praise is given regularly, and a flowchart is available as an aide-mémoire. This scheme was the first of a series of paired interventions evaluated by Professor Keith Topping, University of Dundee.
Effectiveness
For reading accuracy in Y1-11: substantial
For comprehension in Y1-11: remarkable