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Success Story: My “Rock Star” Readers

“The two 4th graders in the picture are both what I’d call “rock star” readers. As a resource teacher, I’ve had the privilege of teaching reading to them both for about a year and a half. My job would not be as effective without the training provided by Slant System. From day one, Slant has put me in a better position to help these and other students read more accurately and fluently.  Slant is my best resource in helping readers understand the gaps in their skill profile and mastering the phonemes and syllable patterns that serve as a bridge to greater literacy. Just a few days ago one of those students brought The Giving Tree to school and asked to read it to me. She read it flawlessly. Both students have favorite books and authors they can readily talk about. Everyday they are associating positive feelings with the experience of reading.  Witnessing this is what makes my job as a reading teacher one of the best in the world. Thank you Slant for helping to make this possible!”     -Randy Saller, Gavin School District 37

 

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