Reading Tutor Checklist: A Guide for Supplemental Reading Support for Volunteer Tutors.

The authors recommend a reading tutoring lesson framework, in a checklist format, to guide volunteer tutors during tutoring sessions for children in elementary grades 1-3. The reading tutor checklist is intended to be used by literacy coaches, reading specialists, and classroom teachers to train literacy volunteers in schools. The checklist consists of 7 main components, with each section listing specific instructional strategies including (a) guided reading, (b) phonological awareness, (c) phonics, (d) word study and vocabulary development, (e) word recognition, (f) fluency and (g) writing. Additionally, the checklist allows for introduction of a new book in each session with review or rereading of a book from the previous session. Specific strategies listed under each component provide tutors a structure for teaching respective skills. The authors discuss the use of the checklist during tutor training, parent workshops, and reflection meetings. The tutor checklist provides a systematic framework for volunteers to assist children with a wide range of reading activities. The checklist also offers instructional guidelines for tutors to help at-risk learners to expand their literacy potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]