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The QuickReads Advantage Posted 05/16/2008 Permanent Link

Overview

QuickReads is a research-based and classroom-validated program that systematically increases fluency, builds vocabulary and background knowledge, and improves comprehension. Through a unique combination of text and consistent instructional routine, QuickReads results in improved reading proficiency for students at all ability levels.

QuickReads are exactly that—short texts to be read quickly and with meaning. The QuickReads program consists of six levels: A, B, C, D, E, and F. Each level contains three books, and each book contains 30 texts (90 texts per level). These texts support automaticity with the high-frequency words and phonics/syllabic patterns needed to be a successful reader at a particular grade level. Additionally, with topics in two subject areas: social studies and science, texts in the QuickReads program encourage meaning and comprehension.

Students using QuickReads have the advantage of using an effective program that lays the groundwork for successful reading.

  • QuickReads builds reading success quickly and systematically with a unique, research-based text model.
  • QuickReads creates strong readers with a proven, consistent instructional routine.
  • Provides useful, non-fiction content that provides important background knowledge and allows students to develop proficiency with the types of texts that will determine their later success in school.
  • student involvement and integrated assessment
  • developed by research and backed up by research

Benefits

  • Students of ALL reading abilities read more quickly and retain what they read
  • Students are equipped for ongoing success on the Reading First proficiencies of fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary
  • Curriculum-embedded non-fiction texts in science and social studies are interesting and fun for students
  • Instructional guidance and assessments are easy and flexible for teachers and tutors
  • Design of texts and instruction is based on research and their effectiveness is validated by research

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