PCI Education collaborated with We Are Teachers offering a microgrant to teachers by asking, “Have you ever taught a lesson that really resonated with a special needs student?”
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Our first post is from Cathy in Irving, Texas.
Her strategy: Re-read and Chart It! 
I have students re-read the first few pages of a book and we time how many words read in a minute (with the number read listed on the sides of the page.) We subtract any words missed and then chart it on a graph that they keep track of. They do this every day and their wcpm grows and the chart goes up. They are excited to come in and do this activity all on their own each day. When they read their wcpm reading goal, we start on the next page of the book.
Learning Objectives:
Success and independence in reading!
Materials:
Leveled readers, timer, folder, chart/graph paper and a colored pencil to chart with.
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