Module:

PALS: A Reading Strategy for High School

Wrap Up

PALS is a research-validated approach for increasing students' reading performance. For students in high school who are struggling with reading, it can be used to increase fluency and comprehension skills. Through reciprocal peer tutoring, students have the opportunity to practice reading and to receive immediate corrective feedback.

Listen as Devin Kearns summarizes PALS. (Time: 0:52)

Devin Kearns, M.A. PALS trainer Vanderbilt University

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Think back to your initial responses to the following questions. After working through the resources in this module, do you still agree with your Initial Thoughts? If not, what aspects of your answers would you change? What characteristics might Mrs. Garcia look for in a reading approach? What types of activities can Mrs. Garcia use to increase her students' reading skills? How can Mrs. Garcia implement these activities?