MacqLit and MiniLit Program

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MacqLit

Taranganba State School implements the MacqLit intervention program in years 3, 4, 5 and 6. MacqLit is an explicit and systematic reading intervention program for small groups of older low-progress readers. It provides teachers with a comprehensive sequence of lessons that includes all the key components necessary for effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Who is it for?

Ideal for students who fall in the bottom 25% of a standardised reading test or curriculum-based measure, and who have particular difficulties in the area of word recognition.
Specifically aimed at struggling readers in Year 3 through to high school.

Delivery

Small group program for use in schools.
Delivered by teachers, learning support teachers, special educators, and well-trained and well-supported teacher aides.
Each lesson is designed to be completed in one hour blocks delivered at least four times a week.
Students also require opportunities to practice their skills by reading one-on-one with an adult for 20 minutes daily

MiniLit:

TSS also implements MiniLit as a Tier 2 intervention in the early years. MiniLit is an evidence-based, explicit and effective early literacy intervention program for teaching reading skills to children who are lower than expected range for their age group in Year 1 or 2. MiniLit is a Tier 2 small group program (up to four students per group) within a Response to Intervention framework, but it can also be used on a one-to-one basis.

Who is it for?

Specifically aimed at struggling Year 1 and year 2 readers

Delivery

MiniLit should be delivered 4-5 times per week
The program can be delivered by teachers, engagement teachers, teacher aides
Each lesson is designed to be delivered to small groups of up to four students, but it can also be used on a one-to-one basis.

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