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Dyad Reading Method
Dyad Reading Method
For the first 15-20 minutes of the lesson, you will read out loud with your student. This oral reading is called Dyad reading, which means reading that consists of two parts, the tutor and the student.
The basics steps of Dyad reading are:
Share one book (screen share on zoom) *two grade levels above student’s current reading level
Track words
Keep eyes on words
Don’t go too fast or too slow
Write down words you don’t know
Have fun!
We also encourage pausing to discuss unknown words and to check for comprehension throughout your Dyad reading session.
* For 1st graders, read on their current level. Follow your school's reaching coach counsel when deciding which level your students should do Dyad reading.
Adapting Dyad to Online Tutoring Sessions
Adapting Dyad to Online Tutoring Sessions
True Dyad reading while on a video chat does not always work because of lag time. In this situation, modeling reading can also be effective. Take turns with the student reading out loud (you could switch off reading each paragraph) and if possible, hold up the book and follow the words with your finger or share your screen and follow the words with your mouse to show what you are reading. Encourage the student to do the same when he or she is taking a turn reading. Seeing the words while hearing the words is an important part of effective Dyad reading.
Model good reading skills by reading at an appropriate pace, paying attention to accuracy, using expression, and rereading for comprehension gaps.
Discussion about the material you are reading and new words should be part of your reading time.
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