WWC Summary of Evidence for this Intervention

Read Naturally

Read Naturally is an elementary and middle school supplemental reading program designed to improve reading fluency using a combination of books, audiotapes, and computer software. The program has three main strategies: repeated reading of text for developing oral reading fluency, teacher modeling of story reading, and systematic monitoring of student progress by teachers and the students themselves. Students work at a reading level appropriate for their achievement level, progress through the program at their own rate, and, for the most part, work on an independent basis. Read Naturally® can be used in a variety of settings, including classrooms, resource rooms, or computer or reading labs. Although the program was not originally developed for English language learners, additional materials for these students are currently available.

Reviewed Research

Beginning Reading

July 2013

Evidence Snapshot Intervention Report (268 KB) Review Protocol

Outcome domain	Studies meeting standards	Grades examined	Students	Improvement index
Alphabetics	2 studies meet standards	3	264	--
	Christ, T. J., & Davie, J. (2009)	3	106	3
	Kemp, S. C. (2006)	3	158	1
Comprehension	4 studies meet standards	2-4	439	0
	Arvans, Rebecca. (2009)	2-4	82	1
	Christ, T. J., & Davie, J. (2009)	3	105	-3
	Hancock, C. M. (2002)	2	94	2
	Kemp, S. C. (2006)	3	158	0
Reading achievement	2 studies meet standards	2-4	126	9
	Arvans, Rebecca. (2009)	2-4	82	6
	Heistad, D. (2008)	3	44	13
Reading Fluency	4 studies meet standards	2-4	440	--
	Arvans, Rebecca. (2009)	2-4	82	6
	Christ, T. J., & Davie, J. (2009)	3	106	14
	Hancock, C. M. (2002)	2	94	6
	Kemp, S. C. (2006)	3	158	1

Adolescent Literacy

March 2013

Evidence Snapshot Intervention Report (153 KB) Review Protocol

As of March 2013, no studies of Read Naturally were found that fell within the scope of the Adolescent Literacy review protocol and met WWC evidence standards. Therefore, the WWC is unable to draw any research based conclusions about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Read Naturally to improve outcomes in this area.

English Language Learners

July 2010

Evidence Snapshot Intervention Report (205 KB) Review Protocol

As of July 2010, no studies of Read Naturally were found that fell within the scope of the English Language Learners review protocol and met WWC evidence standards. Therefore, the WWC is unable to draw any research based conclusions about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Read Naturally to improve outcomes in this area.

Students with a Specific Learning Disability

July 2010

Evidence Snapshot Intervention Report (205 KB) Review Protocol

As of July 2010, no studies of Read Naturally were found that fell within the scope of the Students with a Specific Learning Disability review protocol and met WWC evidence standards. Therefore, the WWC is unable to draw any research based conclusions about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of Read Naturally to improve outcomes in this area.