Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention

Flexible, targeted reading intervention for grades K–8

Help students become confident, proficient readers with a supplemental reading intervention program that fits a variety of schedules and settings. Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention helps educators identify reading gaps, deliver targeted instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, and monitor student progress.

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Program Overview

What Is Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention and Who Is It For?

Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention helps K–8 educators deliver flexible, targeted reading support through standards-based lessons, authentic texts, word study games, consistent routines, and scaffolded multilingual resources. Adaptable pacing and a five-part lesson structure support diverse learners and intervention settings. Print materials reduce student screen time, while the TCM Learning Platform supports assessment and progress monitoring. It is ideal for small groups, supplemental instruction, multilingual learners, and students needing additional scaffolding.

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Identify reading gaps: Connect benchmark preassessments and standards-aligned assessments directly to instruction.
Deliver targeted instruction: Provide explicit, research-based instruction through standards-based lessons and consistent routines.
Monitor student progress: Use Quick Checks, formative and summative assessments, rubrics, and optional digital performance reports.
Adapt instruction to your schedule: Use flexible pacing plans and a five-part lesson structure in a variety of intervention settings.
Reduce teacher preparation: Access ready-to-use lesson slides, digital activities, assessments, and professional learning videos for support.

Inside Every Kit

1-year free access to the TCM Learning Platform
Teacher’s Guide with 30 standards-based lessons
Instructional Routine Cards
Full-color Student Guided Practice Book
Games Booklet with interactive word study games to build phonics and morphology knowledge
Assessment Guide
Management Guide

TCM Learning Platform

The optional TCM Learning Platform supports print-focused instruction as well as blended, and virtual learning environments.

Its easy-to-use dashboard provides teachers access to auto-scored digital assessments, ready-to-use lesson slide decks, and the ability to integrate with existing learning management systems.

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Student Materials
Student Guided Practice Books
Provide ample opportunities for students to practice reading comprehension strategies and access grade-level content through guided, independent, and collaborative activities focused on key concepts.

90 authentic, relevant fiction and nonfiction texts, spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and promote joyful learning.

Integrated writing opportunities extend skills and support student success.

Independent practice opportunities allow students to apply what they have learned.

Text-to-speech is available with digital student pages on the TCM Learning Platform to support diverse learning needs.

Activities are also available on the TCM Learning Platform and as downloadable fillable PDFs.
Interactive Word Study Games
Ignite engagement and motivation with game-based learning as students play and expand and apply their knowledge of words.

Fun, fast-paced card games focused on phonics, morphology, and word analysis.

Invite collaboration and encourage team work.

Practice problem-solving and critical-thinking.

Develop language skills and foster a growth mindset.
Assessments
By completing formative and summative assessments throughout the learning process, students demonstrate progress and mastery or show they need focused reteaching.

Monitor individual progress on any assessments completed on the TCM Learning Platform.

Quick Checks at the lesson midpoints ensure learning is on track.
Teacher Materials
Teacher's Guide
Deliver impactful reading comprehension intervention with flexible, easy-to-use lesson plans that save prep time and support all learners through scaffolded instruction, accessible resources, and research-based instructional resources.

Includes 30 lessons, 5 parts per lesson, 30–45 minutes per lesson part—all designed to meet various intervention needs and pacing plans.

Softly scripted reading intervention lesson plans begin with a Lesson Overview with objectives, materials, pacing, and common misconceptions.

Instructional routines are embedded in every lesson for consistent, effective delivery.

Multilingual and scaffolded supports make instruction accessible and meaningful.

Ready-to-use lesson slides on the TCM Learning Platform save teacher prep time and support quality delivery of intervention instruction.
Instructional Routine Cards
Maximize instructional time and keep the focus on student learning with consistent routines embedded in this reading intervention curriculum.

Embedded in each lesson and noted in the materials section for easy implementation.

Support explicit instruction through research-based routines that provide a structure for student learning.

Help learning become more predictable through consistent routines.

Incorporate effective strategies to support all learners.
Management Guide
Implement effective intervention with fidelity and confidence.

Adapt to a variety of settings and meet student needs with current research, best practices, pacing plans, and step-by-step guidance.
Assessment Guide
Identify learning gaps, monitor student progress, and make data-driven decisions to deliver targeted, effective reading intervention instruction.

Benchmark Preassessments pinpoint student needs with auto-scored, standards-aligned items connected directly to lessons.

Checklists and rubrics serve as additional formative assessment opportunities, and help teachers make instructional decisions and tailor support for every learner.

Includes formative reading assessments, summative reading assessments, answer keys, guidance for using assessments in intervention, data analysis tips, and special population considerations to support progress monitoring in reading.
Games Booklet
Support the transfer of word study skills with this Games Booklet and games materials.

Includes an overview of games and variations to reinforce building vocabulary.

Multilingual supports and scaffolded supports help address the varied needs of learners.

Student-friendly directions allow students to engage in collaborative practice.
Digital Resources
TCM Learning Platform
The TCM Learning Platform is a powerful, fully accessible learning environment that provides real-time student feedback to support instructional decisions and centralized access to all program components.

A suite of comprehensive assessments paired with clear performance reports gives teachers actionable data to easily track progress and drive student success. It also enables all instruction and student activities to be completed digitally, making it ideal for a variety of learning environments—from traditional classrooms to virtual or blended settings.

For Students

Access all student activities pages and assessments online—complete with text-to-speech functionality—to support diverse learning needs.

Family Engagement letters help families extend their child’s learning beyond the classroom.

For Teachers

Target instruction efficiently and monitor progress with quick and insightful assessments.

Minimize prep time with a built-in slide deck for each of the 30 lesson plans.

Professional Development videos include best practices and support program implementation.

For Districts

Simplify secure access and authentication through seamless integration.

Flexible rostering options ensure administrators, teachers, and students have the access they need.

Meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance criteria, supporting users of all abilities and learning environments.
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Student Guided Practice Books

Provide ample opportunities for students to practice reading comprehension strategies and access grade-level content through guided, independent, and collaborative activities focused on key concepts.

90 authentic, relevant fiction and nonfiction texts, spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and promote joyful learning.
Integrated writing opportunities extend skills and support student success.
Independent practice opportunities allow students to apply what they have learned.
Text-to-speech is available with digital student pages on the TCM Learning Platform to support diverse learning needs.
Activities are also available on the TCM Learning Platform and as downloadable fillable PDFs.

Interactive Word Study Games

Ignite engagement and motivation with game-based learning as students play and expand and apply their knowledge of words.

Fun, fast-paced card games focused on phonics, morphology, and word analysis.
Invite collaboration and encourage team work.
Practice problem-solving and critical-thinking.
Develop language skills and foster a growth mindset.

Assessments

By completing formative and summative assessments throughout the learning process, students demonstrate progress and mastery or show they need focused reteaching.

Monitor individual progress on any assessments completed on the TCM Learning Platform.
Quick Checks at the lesson midpoints ensure learning is on track.

Teacher's Guide

Deliver impactful reading comprehension intervention with flexible, easy-to-use lesson plans that save prep time and support all learners through scaffolded instruction, accessible resources, and research-based instructional resources.

Includes 30 lessons, 5 parts per lesson, 30–45 minutes per lesson part—all designed to meet various intervention needs and pacing plans.
Softly scripted reading intervention lesson plans begin with a Lesson Overview with objectives, materials, pacing, and common misconceptions.
Instructional routines are embedded in every lesson for consistent, effective delivery.
Multilingual and scaffolded supports make instruction accessible and meaningful.
Ready-to-use lesson slides on the TCM Learning Platform save teacher prep time and support quality delivery of intervention instruction.

Instructional Routine Cards

Maximize instructional time and keep the focus on student learning with consistent routines embedded in this reading intervention curriculum.

Embedded in each lesson and noted in the materials section for easy implementation.
Support explicit instruction through research-based routines that provide a structure for student learning.
Help learning become more predictable through consistent routines.
Incorporate effective strategies to support all learners.

Management Guide

Implement effective intervention with fidelity and confidence.

Adapt to a variety of settings and meet student needs with current research, best practices, pacing plans, and step-by-step guidance.

Assessment Guide

Identify learning gaps, monitor student progress, and make data-driven decisions to deliver targeted, effective reading intervention instruction.

Benchmark Preassessments pinpoint student needs with auto-scored, standards-aligned items connected directly to lessons.
Checklists and rubrics serve as additional formative assessment opportunities, and help teachers make instructional decisions and tailor support for every learner.
Includes formative reading assessments, summative reading assessments, answer keys, guidance for using assessments in intervention, data analysis tips, and special population considerations to support progress monitoring in reading.

Games Booklet

Support the transfer of word study skills with this Games Booklet and games materials.

Includes an overview of games and variations to reinforce building vocabulary.
Multilingual supports and scaffolded supports help address the varied needs of learners.
Student-friendly directions allow students to engage in collaborative practice.

TCM Learning Platform

The TCM Learning Platform is a powerful, fully accessible learning environment that provides real-time student feedback to support instructional decisions and centralized access to all program components.

A suite of comprehensive assessments paired with clear performance reports gives teachers actionable data to easily track progress and drive student success. It also enables all instruction and student activities to be completed digitally, making it ideal for a variety of learning environments—from traditional classrooms to virtual or blended settings.

For Students

Access all student activities pages and assessments online—complete with text-to-speech functionality—to support diverse learning needs.
Family Engagement letters help families extend their child’s learning beyond the classroom.

For Teachers

Target instruction efficiently and monitor progress with quick and insightful assessments.
Minimize prep time with a built-in slide deck for each of the 30 lesson plans.
Professional Development videos include best practices and support program implementation.

For Districts

Simplify secure access and authentication through seamless integration.
Flexible rostering options ensure administrators, teachers, and students have the access they need.
Meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance criteria, supporting users of all abilities and learning environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reading intervention program?

A reading intervention program provides targeted instruction for students who need additional support developing essential reading skills. Effective intervention helps educators identify specific skill gaps, provide explicit instruction, monitor progress, and adjust support based on student performance.

How does Focused Instruction identify and address reading gaps?

Benchmark preassessments identify student needs using standards-aligned items connected to specific lessons. Educators can then use formative assessments, Quick Checks, rubrics, summative assessments, and digital performance reports to adjust instruction, provide reteaching, and monitor growth.

How does Focused Instruction support the Science of Reading?

Focused Instruction provides explicit instruction through research-based routines and consistent lesson structures. Instruction and practice address phonics, morphology, vocabulary, word analysis, reading comprehension, and writing through authentic texts, word study activities, and frequent assessment.

Can Focused Instruction accommodate different intervention schedules?

Yes. Focused Instruction provides flexible pacing plans and 30 lessons with a five-part structure. Each lesson part is designed for approximately 30–45 minutes, allowing educators to adapt implementation to different schedules and intervention settings.

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Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention

Flexible, targeted reading intervention for grades K–8

What Is Focused Instruction: Reading Intervention and Who Is It For?

Series Highlights

Inside Every Kit

TCM Learning Platform