Reading Profiles

The Adult Reading Components Study found that adult readers at the same comprehension level have varying skills in fluency, decoding, and vocabulary. From the study 11 reading profiles with instructional implications were identified.

Learn why developing reading profiles for students will help you, as a teacher or tutor, to plan better, more focused reading instruction. A research article and a Web site will guide you in the process.

Learn how to prepare instructional plans for students using the tools and reading profiles on the Assessment Strategies and Reading Profiles Web site.

Follow the steps to self-study below.

1. Read the related research.
2. Reflect on this research and your practice.
3. Focus on an aspect of your practice.