functional reading is very important — for instance, reading recipes, labels, the TV Guide, maps, bus schedules, the Fish and Game brochure, or sports schedules
following along to a book on CD or tape
reading “too easy” books to younger siblings or neighbors
listening to someone else read aloud
practicing flash cards
playing reading games on the computer
“partner” reading with a peer or parent
having someone spell basic words in the car for the student to decipher