At the same time, reading comprehension, skill development, spelling, and composition are integrated to provide a balanced language program. Read Well is a research-based primary reading program. Student-read text promotes good decoding by using controlled vocabulary. Teacher-read text enriches the content. By reading duets, students develop comprehension skills because they hear and discuss the teacher-read part of the material.
Students also continue to practice on their own by reading controlled vocabulary solo stories.
The student grows in decoding independence, as well as in comprehension. Program Design Read Well consists of 38 units. The program is mastery based, yet flexible. Well is organized into 38 units and is designed to cover one academic year. The program is flexible, however, and students may enter it at any point.