Phonemic Awareness and Phonics
Small group explicit phonics instruction: Focusing on specific phonics patterns or rules that students are struggling with.
Systematic synthetic phonics intervention: Providing intensive, structured phonics instruction.
Digital phonics programs: Utilizing technology to reinforce phonics skills through interactive games and activities.
Fluency
Repeated reading: Practicing reading passages multiple times to build fluency and automaticity.
Choral reading: Reading aloud together as a group to improve fluency and expression.
Paired reading: Reading with a partner to support fluency development.
Vocabulary
Semantic mapping: Creating visual representations of word relationships to deepen vocabulary understanding.
Contextual analysis: Teaching students to use context clues to determine word meanings.
Tier 2 vocabulary instruction: Focusing on high-frequency academic vocabulary words.
Comprehension
Comprehension strategy instruction: Teaching explicit strategies such as summarizing, questioning, visualizing, and making inferences.
Literature circles: Engaging students in collaborative discussions about texts.
Graphic organizers: Using visual tools to help students organize information and build comprehension.
Key Considerations for Tier 2 Supports
Data-driven: Use assessment data to identify students who need Tier 2 support and monitor their progress.
Intensive and explicit: Provide focused instruction with clear explanations and modeling.
Small group: Offer instruction in small groups to allow for individualized attention.
Progress monitoring: Regularly assess student progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions and make adjustments as needed.
Collaboration: Work closely with classroom teachers to coordinate instruction and ensure consistency.