Deirdre Purvis

2. Teach the Xtreme Reading Program

Xtreme Reading Implementation

  • April 12, 2021 at 12:59 PM
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  • Teach the XR program in its entirety to a person or class through generaliztion, following the instructional steps in the Instructor’s Notebook and accompanying manuals.This is my second year of teaching Xtreme Reading.  Last year (2019-2020), I taught 2 sections, one for 6th graders and one for 7th graders.  Last year, we were in the middle of the paraphrasing strategy when the pandemic had us move to a virtual platform.  It was rough because some of the students did not sign in and participate at all.  This year (2020-2021), I teach 3 sections of Xtreme Reading, 2 sections of 6th graders and 1 section to 7th graders.  I have 3 students who have remained virtual.  To date, we have completed the paraphrasing strategy and are beginning the inference strategy.  
  • Gather evidence of implementation for portfolios for Xpect to Achieve, one word-level strategy, and one reading comprehension strategy.  Photos of implemetation are attached. 
  • Provide a narrative log of your overall implementation experiences (what went well and/or poorly, adjustments made if necessary, ideas generated for issues encountered, and impact.)  I have attached implementation logs.  The only issue I have had is the problem of excess absences.  I think we have to get better at choosing the students to participate in the program. 
  • Provide a narrative describing coaching, feedback, and follow up, identifying your coach.  My coach is Janet Atallah.  She has been exceptionally helpful. Is I have a question, I simply email Janet and she is quick to respond, often times offering to set up a Zoom meeting. The monthly professional development opportunities are great as well.  It gives time to collaborate with other districts.