2. Did you know? Students in lowest 25% of class in reading are 20 times more likely to drop out than the other 75%. (U.S. DOE, 2003) 75% of the variance in academic achievement is attributed to reading. (Wayne Callender: “Advanced Applications of RTI” Training)

3. Preparing for CC Reading Standards Increase in text complexity Common core reading expectations are two grade levels higher than former state standards and assessments!

4. RTI: iLit – Tier 3 Intervention Intervention time!

5. What is iLit? Pearson reading intervention course accessible on iPads (will also be web-based beginning 14-15 school year).

6. Key Reading Skills iLit focuses on: Reading comprehension Vocabulary development (using context clues) Identifying textual evidence Making inferences/drawing conclusions

7. iLit Instructional Model

8. Reading Skills Modeled

9. Vocabulary Skill Building iPad Tip: Click on word to look up definition.

10. Vocabulary Development Strategy Prediction Chart – (make inferences using context clues)

11. Differentiation is Key Choice to complete work on paper, computer, or iPad Choice to read on iPad, computer, or from book/paper Text complexity differentiated based on individual reading levels

12. Differentiation by Lexile Level

13. Lexile Leveled Texts Newsela.com  News articles by category  Students can change article lexile level Lexile.com  Search by title to determine lexile level of text  Browse texts by lexile range

14. iLit Library - Books by Lexile Level

15. Suggestions and Resources  See “iLit Implementation Suggestions” document for tips on class structure, instructional strategies, focus areas, resources, etc.  See “Resources” folder for sample instructional materials to supplement iLit curriculum.