Did you know?

• Students in lowest 25% of class in reading are 20 times more likely to drop out than the other 75%.

(U.S. DOE, 2003)

• 75% of the variance in academic achievement is attributed to reading.

(Wayne Callender: “Advanced Applications of RTI” Training)

Preparing for CC Reading Standards

Increase in text complexityCommon core reading expectations are two grade levels higher than former state standards and assessments!

RTI: iLit – Tier 3 Intervention

Intervention

time!

What is iLit?

Pearson reading intervention course accessible on iPads (will also be web-based beginning 14-15 school year).

Key Reading Skills

iLit focuses on:• Reading comprehension• Vocabulary development (using context clues)• Identifying textual evidence • Making inferences/drawing conclusions

iLit Instructional Model

Reading Skills Modeled

Vocabulary Skill Building

iPad Tip: Click on word to look up definition.

Vocabulary Development Strategy

Prediction Chart – (make inferences using context clues)

Differentiation is Key

• Choice to complete work on paper, computer, or iPad

• Choice to read on iPad, computer, or from book/paper

• Text complexity differentiated based on individual reading levels

Differentiation by Lexile Level

Lexile Leveled Texts

Newsela.com News articles by category Students can change article

lexile level

Lexile.com Search by title to determine

lexile level of text Browse texts by lexile range

iLit Library - Books by Lexile Level

Suggestions and Resources

See “iLit Implementation Suggestions” document for tips on class structure, instructional strategies, focus areas, resources, etc.

See “Resources” folder for sample instructional materials to supplement iLit curriculum.