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Picture this: You're working with a small group while the rest of the class has independent reading time. Little Johnny picks up a book, finds a comfortable spot on the other side of the room, and flips it open to the middle. Every so often, he turns a page. He’s perfectly behaved—you hardly notice him. When time’s up, he puts the book back on the shelf, and you notice it’s a thick chapter book. You pause for a moment and think, I know he can’t read that book. Just like that, 20 minutes of practice time have been spent pretending, not reading. What's worse, you know it wasn't just Johnny.

Far too many students are reading below grade level, and far too many teachers are finding themselves without the time or resources to meet the unique needs of each one.

Enter One Minute Reader Live. One Minute Reader Live is an independent reading program designed to accelerate reading development through structured, scaffolded support. With One Minute Reader Live, it’s easy for teachers to increase students' time spent actually reading.

What are the benefits?

Students...

• Expand knowledge base by reading interesting nonfiction text.
• Utilize audio support to learn words and improve expression.
• Experience success and an improved attitude toward reading.
• Engage in self-directed learning.
• Develop fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
• Gain confidence from seeing their success in graphs.

Teachers...

• Access detailed graphs and reports on student performance.
• Feel confident knowing their students have support.
• Have more time to work with small groups or individuals.
• Know that students are spending more time actually reading. 
• Easily customize the program to meet individual students' needs.
• Quickly share data with parents, administration, and other teachers.

How does it work?

One Minute Reader Live accelerates reading achievement by combining the research-proven components of the Read Naturally Strategy: teacher modeling, repeated reading, and progress monitoring. Students work at their own pace, progressing through an appropriate level of material as the program guides them step by step. They master each story by reading along with an audio recording and practicing until they can read it fluently. The program automatically tracks student progress, allowing for easy monitoring by teachers.

Multiple Ways to Use One Minute Reader Live

The flexible structure of One Minute Reader Live makes it a valuable tool in a range of scenarios:

Independent Work Time: While you’re working with small groups in the other Read Live programs, the rest of your class can work independently with One Minute Reader Live. This provides a productive and structured way for them to practice reading, ensuring no time is wasted.

Homework: One Minute Reader Live is also an excellent option for homework. This program provides an effective opportunity for students to receive the structured support they need to practice reading outside of school hours.

Enrichment: For advanced readers, One Minute Reader Live can serve as an enrichment tool, offering challenging, high-interest material that helps build academic vocabulary and background knowledge.

Extra Support: The program’s built-in scaffolding—including teacher modeling, practice, and comprehension checks—makes it a perfect fit for struggling readers. It meets students where they are and ensures their work time is productive.

Vacation: Summer or other long breaks often lead to a decline in reading skills. One Minute Reader Live can be used during these times to maintain and build on students’ progress. Giving students access to the program during summer or other breaks ensures that they continue practicing, which helps retain the skills they worked hard to develop throughout the school year.

By making reading engaging and accessible, One Minute Reader Live bridges the gap between learning to read and reading to learn. If your school already has access to Read Live, One Minute Reader Live is the perfect solution to make sure that every license has a maximum impact. Every Read Live account comes with One Minute Reader Live at no additional cost. Whether it’s used for independent work, homework, enrichment, or extra support, this program provides countless opportunities to support student growth. Take advantage of this powerful tool by offering it to more students! Inquire about whether your school has unused Read Live licenses. If so, use these licenses to offer One Minute Reader Live to as many students as possible, whether they qualify for reading intervention or not. This program requires minimal training, and students will begin making progress immediately.