Getting Sidelined Readers Off the Bench and Back in the Game

This resource helps teachers identify "sidelined" readers and offers a strategic plan to help students find success as well as enjoyment in the "game" of reading. Specific lessons are presented to target three key skill areas--phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding; vocabulary development; and comprehension and critical thinking. Lesson activities include a warm-up to reinforce background skills, a game plan featuring the target skill, and a huddle-up idea for additional practice. Use this comprehensive resource to give sidelined players the reading practice that gets them off the bench and back into action.