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accuracy and fluency were measured moving forward. Data was taken for a timed
reading of the entire passage instead of a one-minute sample, and the correct words
per minute of the passage were calculated by dividing the total time to read the
passage by the number of words correct.
Laura's instructional level on the BRI was Grade 2, and the Read Naturally
Placement Packet was Level 2.0. Her baseline accuracy was 97% and her fluency
was measured as 36 correct words per minute across passage (CWPMP). Teagan's
instructional reading level on the BRI was Grade 7 and Level 7.0 on the Read
Naturally Placement Packet. His baseline accuracy was 97.5% and his fluency was
36 mean correct words per minute across passage (CWPMP).
After determining baseline levels, each participant went through the Read
Naturally process for three stories at their identified level. The Read Naturally
steps for each story were followed with adaptations for students with visual
impairments (see Table 1). Sessions were conducted using the Zoom video
conferencing platform by a certified TVI. Students were given the reading media
(font size, use of technology, etc.) specified by their current Learning Media
Assessments for cold and hot reads. Rather than timing only one minute, the entire
passage was timed. Correct Words Per Passage were graphed electronically and
shared with the participants. Participants used the VoiceDream Reader application
(https://www.voicedream.com/) for their repeated readings and audio support at
