Automaticity in decoding is also a critical skill for proficient reading of texts with strong comprehension. Students who have gaps in their phonics knowledge are less likely to read with automaticity. They spend so much mental energy on decoding that their comprehension of text suffers. When students decode automatically, their mental desk space is freed up to focus on the vocabulary and overall meaning of the text.

RGR’s program is ideal for upper elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults. It offers free and accurate diagnosis of decoding skills and weaknesses. In addition, using our free, online Grouping Matrix ensures that students receive appropriate instruction. Unlike other programs, we have students focus on accuracy rather than speed. That’s because accuracy, not speed, is the key to fluency and comprehension—the ultimate goal of reading

Data indicates that Phonics Blitz and Phonics Boost effectively improve the basic reading skills of struggling readers in grades two and up. Those improved skills lead to better word-level reading, improved reading accuracy, and improved reading rate. Our results tell the story. See how people of all ages have become proficient readers with Really Great Reading.

Students struggle with reading for many reasons; that's why successful reading intervention starts with good diagnosis. Below are the free diagnostic assessments that Really Great Reading makes available to all educators.

The Grouping Matrix is a free, web-based system that enables you to group students (from the middle of first grade through twelfth grade) according to the type and depth of their decoding difficulties. Learn more and sign up for free access to the Grouping Matrix.

We have a better way of teaching the foundational skills that lead to strong decoding and fluent reading. It's mature and designed for grades 3-12. Learn more and download our sample lesson plans and modules for Phonics Blitz, Boost, Boost Plus, and Blast.

Check out our ordering information page. It has all the information you need to place an order online, by mail, fax or phone. Link to our ecatalog, place your order online and learn about shipping and returns. If you just like to do it the old-fashioned way, call us on the phone and speak to an implementation specialist who can guide you.

Teacher background knowledge is a key component to successful reading intervention. Really Great Reading offers different training options to provide teachers and literacy professionals with the background knowledge in phonics and phonemic awareness that they’ll need to successfully diagnose, group, and teach struggling readers. Even if you don’t use Phonics Blitz or Phonics Boost, our professional development will offer you valuable techniques for helping struggling readers. Our options include workshops, webinars, and training modules.