USE OF ASSISTED READING TO IMPROVE READING RATE, WORD ACCURACY, AND COMPREHENSION WITH ESL SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS

The present experiment examined the effectiveness of an assisted reading program on reading rates and comprehension of three Spanish-speaking students learning English. The effects of assisted reading on reading rate, word accuracy, and comprehension were examined using a multiple-baseline design across individuals. Increases in words read correctly per minute with repeated readings of the passage and on new passages, decreases in errors per minute, and increases in comprehension were noted.