Scaffolded Silent Reading (ScSR): A complement to guided repeated oral reading that works!

Authors

D. Ray Reutzel, Utah State University
Cindy D'On Jones, Utah State UniversityFollow
P. C. Fawson
J. A. Smith

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

The Reading Teacher

Volume

62

Issue

3

Publication Date

2008

First Page

194

Last Page

207

Abstract

An effective alternative to the traditional classroom practice of Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) called Scaffolded Silent Reading (ScSR), is described in detail in this article. An implementation of ScSR in a third-grade classroom is presented. Quantitative and qualitative results from a year-long field experiment are reported in which ScSR is compared to the evidence-based practice of Guided Repeated Oral Reading with feedback on third-grade students' fluency and comprehension growth. The evidence reported shows that ScSR can be considered a complementary approach for teachers to effectively engage their third-grade students in silent reading practice.

Recommended Citation

Reutzel, D.R., Jones, C.D., Fawson, P.C., & Smith, J.A. (2008). Scaffolded Silent Reading (ScSR): A complement to guided repeated oral reading that works! The Reading Teacher, 62(3), 194-207.