Why

The Page Mask and the Reading Ruler are two tools that help learners focus on a particular part of the text. The Reading Ruler, an electronic notecard, keeps learners visually tracking on the correct line, and the bottom edge of the Page Mask helps the learners stay on the correct line, similar to cutting a hole in a piece of paper. These two tools also build focus.

Who

Easily distracted learners also fall into the group mentioned in the first lesson. Additionally, supporting language learners in grasping the content helps learners with dyslexia better decode the words and aids learners experiencing fluency challenges, to name just a few examples.

When

Since the Page Mask and Reading Ruler help build focus and increase comprehension, the ideal time to introduce ReadSpeaker’s Page Mask and Reading Ruler is when content with important granular material is presented.

How

A class demonstration is generally the best way to help learners with these tools. 

For the Page Mask in webReader.

For the Page Mask and the Reading Ruler in docReader

Open a document in docReader. If you need to refresh your knowledge on how to do this, please see the definitions page.

Classic View and New View 1B (Student View)

New View 1A and Instructor View of New View 1B 

NOTES 

Videos

webReader - Page Mask

docReader - Page Mask

docReader - Reading Ruler

Proceed to the Lesson Plan.

Proceed to the Lesson 1 Quiz