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Simultaneous Oral Reading
Simultaneous oral reading was also called the 'neurological impress technique (NIM method)' in older reading textbooks (Heckelman, 1969). The brain does respond to novel practice. This method supports students who lack fluency and confidence. Working one on one, the teacher or coach reads simultaneously with, or slightly ahead of, the student, modeling good phrasing and providing a sense of fluent reading as his or her voice 'pulls' the student along.
Simultaneous Oral Reading
Materials: A short story or passage that the student can read accurately with no more than one error for every 10 - 15 words, simple graph.
Preview the text with the student by discussing the topic, illustrations, or titles.
Preview any challenging vocabulary.
Explain that the two of you will try to read a section of the text with one voice.
Read a section of the text aloud, using good expression, while the student follows along with a finger or pencil eraser.
Read the text aloud together, trying to read with one voice. Track the text with your finger, leading the student along.
Repeat Step 5 two or three times, until the student is ready to read the text independently. If desired, encourage the student to practice reading the text silently as well.
Have the student read aloud to you.
Help the student record time and errors on a simple graph.
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