Mukaabya’s Study Skills 8th Grade What is M.I.R.P.? Mukaabya’s Study Skills 8th Grade

M.I.R.P. M - Monitored I - Independent R - Reading P – Practice The main purposes of MIRP are to build vocabulary and fluency.

Vocabulary is the knowledge of words and word meanings. Fluency is simply the ability to read text accurately and quickly.

How M.I.R.P. Works In school, Students should read(silently) at least 15-20 minutes a day, five days per week. At home, students should read at least 25 minutes a day, five days per week. Students should select books on their independent reading level or use the Rule of 5 for selecting a text.

What is the Rule of 5? The rule of 5 is a system designed to help students select an appropriate book to read. Open a book to the middle and begin reading. For each word you don’t know, put up one finger. If at the end of the page you have: 5 or more fingers up - too hard and challenging, save for later book 4 fingers up - very challenging 2-3 fingers up - just right 0-1 fingers up - too easy, vacation book

How M.I.R.P. Works Students should keep a reading log or journal to record daily what they have read. ****I will give you this!**** While students are conducting M.I.R.P., I will be conducting conferencing with individual students. The primary focus of conferences is to provide an opportunity for students to talk about their reading. I will ask questions about your text and have students read orally for a fluency check. At the conclusion of the conference, I will help make suggestions for further reading and set goals for the future.

Classroom Rules for M.I.R.P. Absolutely, no talking!!!!! You will not leave the classroom or get out of your seat. Under no circumstance will you interrupt a conference between another student and myself. Be prepared, always have your book in class. No whining