Logan is currently in 3rd grade. His teacher wanted to give him the Basic Reading Inventory to see how well he had progressed from the previous year. In 2nd grade he was a struggling reader and received help with decoding and word identification skills. His teacher discovered that small group instruction and lots of motivation would help him do his best. After giving the BRI in 3rd grade, Logan's teacher came to the conclusion that reading comprehension is his strongest area and his reading rate is the weakest. The plan for Logan is to read have him read some easier materials so that he builds up his confidence. It is also a good idea to allow Logan to reread some of his favorite stories. When the reading becomes easier then Logan's confidence will be boosted.
I think this example is a great one for us to look at. Logan didn't have a real "big" reading problem. Sometimes I think teacher believe only those with severe learning disabilities are the ones who need help. The BRI allows each student to be tested to see all the strengths and weaknesses. Then the teacher can take that information and make a plan that will best help that student. I strongly believe that the lack of confidence can really affect a child's ability to do certain tasks like reading. When Logan builds his confidence I believe that his reading skills will get better and better!
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