Put vowel patterns on Word Walls with lists of words that fit the pattern. Have students read the words in unison and individually. Publish a class book. Have students make up a story that contains the vowel or letter sounds they are working on. Teach fluency by having students read a story over and over again.
Students practice reading a small book.
Then they read it to a group. Third, they take it home to read to someone else. Use students' actual textbooks to teach reading strategies. Use picture books that teach students the background knowledge they need for reading content area textbooks. Have students read a selection and retell what they read.