Secondary Reading Interventions Compared for KS3, KS4 and KS5.

This page lists secondary reading interventions for struggling older readings. Many of these interventions will also support the transition to Year 7 as well as EAL pupils.

Fast Forward

Scholastic

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Age 7-12

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Fast Forward is a high-interest, low-levelled reading programme, developed to narrow the gap for reluctant or struggling readers. Created for children with an interest level of 7-12 years and a reading age of 5-9.5 years, Fast Forward’s finely levelled approach boosts reading ability and confidence.

Fast Forward’s highly visual and engaging books and accompanying audio are perfect for guided reading and independent reading and can help to develop writing and spoken language skills too.

Instructional Reading Books designed for teacher-led guided or shared reading sessions with striving readers on an individual or group basis.
Accompanying audio can be used for modelling fluency, phrasing and expression
Digital Download Teacher’s Guides include lesson plans and activity sheets for each instructional text.
Independent Reading Books reinforce skills and knowledge and build confidence.