remedial reading
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of remedial reading
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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I flunked kindergarten, was tested for mental retardation in second grade, and spent the remainder of elementary school in remedial reading classes.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2018
"There are children who come in and they haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday," said remedial reading teacher Molly Malloy.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2016
Nearly 30 percent of Montgomery County graduates need remedial English courses, and 26 percent need remedial reading classes, the figures show.
From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2015
Rather than the usual “see Spot run” fare of remedial reading, Udio starts by finding kids something they really want to read.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2015
Shortly after, remedial reading classes were arranged for me with a very old nun.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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