REWARDS Program: Comprehensive Supplemental Literacy Intervention for Adolescent Struggling Readers
About the Intervention
The REWARDS Program is a comprehensive supplemental literacy intervention that targets seventh-grade students who struggle with reading. The program provides instruction in word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing, using content-related text and extended discussion of text meaning and interpretation to enhance student motivation and engagement in literacy learning. The program consists of three components: REWARDS Secondary-Multisyllabic Word Reading Strategies, REWARDS Plus, and REWARDS Writing, which are taught in an integrated sequence with careful attention to fidelity by specially trained teachers who are assisted throughout the year with skilled coaching and expert support.
Statistical Findings
No effect on reading achievement
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
Remedial EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Student(s)Source
Deborah K., K. & Dianna L., N. (2012). Report of Intent to Treat Estimates of Program Impacts on Student Achievement: New York State English Language Arts Examination. Striving Readers Project (ED601014). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED601014.pdf.
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