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Early Intervention in Reading was developed by Dr. Barbara Taylor in 1989-90. This programs was designed as a resource for additional group instruction for students struggling and at risk of learning to read in grades kinder through 6th. The program is focus and structure changes within the grades and particular needs of the students. Description of program:
 * Whole group and small group intervention (for limited oral language and emergent literacy abilities)
 * Delivered in general classroom by classroom teacher
 * Short Lesson 15-20 minute lessons 4 to 5 days a week
 * reciprocal teaching model (higher grades)
 * Foster independent reading
 * Prepare for high-level reading comprehension

Components of the Programs includes:
 * Repeated reading of familiar stories
 * Concepts of print
 * rhyme
 * phonemic segmentation
 * blending
 * letter/sound recognition
 * coach reading of new text
 * guided writing
 * Alphabetic Principle
 * Development of phonemic knowledge and awareness
 * word-recognition strategies
 * vocabulary and comprehension instructions
 * fluency
 * use of narrative and informational text
 * oral discussion on stories relevant to student's lives