Benefits

Research shows that by pairing a high reader with a low reader, both will make gains.

ALL students can participate regardless of language or disability

Best Practices for RTI

PALS: Peer Assisted Learning Strategies

(Grades 2-6) http://iris.peabody.va nderbilt.edu/module/ pals26/#content

Strategies

Partner Reading w/ Retell : Reading Fluency Summarizing

Paragraph Shrinking: Main Idea Summarizing

Prediction Relay: Make Predictions Main Idea Summarizing Once students are trained, they are ready to work independently

Monitor closely

Pair students according to reading levels

Prepare the Materials: Print and display posters and score sheets

Train Students: It takes 12 lessons over 4 weeks to properly train the students

Implementing the Strategies

Incorporate PALS at least 3 days a week Each activity session takes 30-35 minutes

Model the expected behaviors and academic langauge Change groups/pairs every 3-4 weeks to keep it fresh!

Divide pairs into teams to compete for points