Pacing

Achieving Grade Level and Beyond
The amount of time required to master each unit of Read Well is dependent on:

  • Amount of time allocated to reading instruction
  • Needs of the student
  • Each teacher’s skill in delivering the program

There is no substitute for time!

  • Get a quick start!
  • Place students appropriately.
  • Teach your mastery-based groups five days per week, every week.
  • Provide each group with uninterrupted teacher-guided instruction five days per week—every week.
    • Read Well K:  20–30 minutes minimum per small group
    • Read Well 1: 30–45 minutes minimum per small group
    • Read Well 2:  45 minutes minimum per small group

Sample Pacing Charts
Outline goals and set up your own pacing charts:

Your goal is MASTERY at an optimum rate.