ticket to read. what is ticket to read? a fun and motivating online reading program helps students...

Ticket to Read

What is Ticket to Read?

• A fun and motivating online reading program

• Helps students become active readers • Designed for grades K–6• 2 components

– Phonics– Reading

Phonics• 14 instructional paths with three entry points -

paths 1, 7, or 12• Designed for kindergarten through first grade

students or struggling students in any grade • Kindergarten students are automatically placed

in path 1• First grade students complete an online phonics

placement test• Games develop early reading skills

Reading• 16 reading levels that range from the middle of

first grade to the beginning of seventh grade• Students are placed in a level based on results

from the fluency measure• Within each level, students complete 3-4 books

on high-interest topics• Each book contains 10 passages• Each session takes 20-30 minutes

to complete

How does Ticket to Read work?

• Ticket to read facilitates independent practice from school, home, or any computer that has an internet connection.

• The online program teaches and builds reading skills at the individual level with adaptive instruction in:– Phonics – Fluency – Vocabulary – Comprehension

Why use Ticket to Read?• Dynamic practice in fluency, comprehension and

vocabulary skills • Sparks interest with hundreds of leveled, high-

interest reading passages and activities • Engages students with motivating reward

system • 24/7 access from school or home increases time

students are actually reading • Integrates web-based data management

to track student progress

Why do students love Ticket to Read?

• Exciting texts and activities for multiple interests

• Instant feedback and positive reinforcement

• Decorate a virtual clubhouse

• Opportunities to earn points for prizes