Reading Milestones Level 2 Blue Complete Program Design
For participation in high school remediation programs, the most recent Georgia Milestones end-of-course or end-of- grade scores indicate the student is in the “Beginning Learners” achievement level in English language arts or mathematics, or has a reading status of “Below Grade Level.” 2.
Reading Milestones, Fourth Edition — Level 2 (Blue)Meets theRequirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (2001) and the National ReadingPanel (2000).Download ResearchTARGET GROUP:Reading Grade Level 1.0Reading Milestones is the most popular reading program of itskind. This successful alternative, language-controlled program is designed totake readers to approximately a fifth grade reading level.
It is especiallyeffective for students withhearing impairments and language delaysand is also widely used with others who havespecial language andreading needs, including individuals withlearningdisabilities, developmental disabilities, and English Language Learners (ELL).These students are aided by reading materials designed to match their languagelevels and which progress in steps small enough to ensure continued success inreading.
Reading Milestones is the most popular reading program of its kind. This successful alternative, language-controlled program is designed to take readers to approximately a fifth grade reading level. It is especially effective for students with hearing impairments and language delays and is also widely used with others who have special language and reading needs, including individuals with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and English Language Learners (ELL).
These students are aided by reading materials designed to match their language levels and which progress in steps small enough to ensure continued success in reading. Success from the beginning of the learning-to-read experience motivates students to read and to continue learning.
Reading Milestones Level 2 Blue Complete Program Designer
Reading Milestones accommodates the needs of such learners and has been developed to maximize their opportunities for success. Many students with hearing impairments and other special language needs experience a significant gap between their language base and the materials they are given to read. Reading Milestones was designed and constructed to minimize this gap by beginning with the simplest possible language to ensure initial success in reading and by increasing language acquisition (vocabulary, syntax, figurative language). Students work in very small steps, accompanied by constant reinforcement, to ensure continuing success. Vocabulary, language structures, and comprehension skills are introduced in small and constantly reinforced increments. The vocabulary was drawn from several high frequency word lists (including the Dolch Basic Sight Word List).
All the essential comprehension skills-literal, inferential, evaluative, and critical reading skills-are introduced and practiced in the Workbook Activities. Chunking (the separation of phrases by several spaces) is used in the first three levels to aid in processing units larger than single words. Reading Milestones begins at the most basic language level. The program introduces vocabulary, syntax, and idiomatic language in very small steps and reinforces this learning before introducing new materials. NEW IN THE FOURTH EDITION:. Reading Milestones Placement and Monitoring (RMPM) — Separately available, this informal test places students in the correct level of Reading Milestones and monitors their progress through the program.
New Look — Many new illustrations have been added to the stories included in the Readers for all levels. Teacher’s Guide - The Teacher’s Guide has been revised to include extensive information on recent research and best practices in reading. Strategies for teaching have been expanded and reformatted for clarity. Several useful appendixes have been added. Additional Stories — Many new stories have been included with increased multicultural representation and full-color illustrations.
The number of stories in each Reader was increased for a total of 6 stories per book and 60 stories for each level. Story Structure – Many stories were rewritten to include more definite story structure. Knowledge of story structure helps students focus on the components and aids in comprehension.
Story Page Layout — All sentences are complete on one page or on opposing pages to aid the student in developing fluency. Workbook Activities — All workbook activities are now provided as reproducible worksheets that can be printed from the Reading Milestones Reproducible Materials Flash Drive, included in the kit. A boxed, printed version of black line masters is also available separately. Spelling — The Spelling program has been improved to develop phonological awareness skills, sound–spelling correspondence, provide additional practice in word recognition to attain automaticity, and improve accuracy in word spelling that will contribute to writing fluency. All Spelling activities are now provided as reproducible worksheets that can be printed from the Reading Milestones Reproducible Materials Flash Drive, included in the kit. A boxed, printed version of black line masters is also available separately. Student Achievement Record (SAR) — used to record the student’s completion of each of the stories and activities in the workbook and spelling materials across a level of the program.
Space is provided for comments regarding progress and recommendations. A package of 10 SARs is included in the kit. Word Cards — Vocabulary words taught in the program are displayed in two formats: as reproducible PDFs on the Reading Milestones Reproducible Materials Flash Drive and as boxed, printed cards available separately. The cards are grouped and alphabetized by corresponding reader and numbered accordingly. Students can use the cards for practice in the Spelling and other lesson activities, in group games, and as flash cards in individual or group review. Reading Milestones Reproducible Materials Flash Drive — Included in each kit, now reproducible PDFs are available for all Workbook Activities, Spelling and Word Cards.