When Reading Skills Don’t Quite Transfer…
Some students have the pieces, but struggle to apply them independently across real reading and writing tasks, leaving educators searching for a clearer bridge to independence.
We see this challenge show up again and again, even in classrooms using strong, evidence-based literacy instruction.
It usually looks like one of two scenarios:
Students who are hovering just below grade-level expectations.
They don’t qualify for intensive intervention, and they’re not significantly behind, but their performance is inconsistent. They have pieces of the puzzle, but don’t quite seem to be putting it all together independently.
Other students have received explicit instruction.
It seems that they’re ready to move on. They can demonstrate skills in isolation, during intervention, or with familiar routines, but those same skills fall apart when the text changes, the task shifts, or the support is removed.
In both cases, the issue isn’t effort. It isn’t a lack of instruction.
It’s that students haven’t had enough structured opportunities to apply what they know across meaningful reading and writing tasks.
When this gap goes unaddressed, students don’t suddenly catch up on their own.
They rely on surface-level strategies instead of deep, flexible understanding
Confidence dips
Students begin to disengage
For educators, this is where frustration sets in.
We try more practice
We add accommodations
We hold support longer than we intended, or pull it away too quickly, hoping independence will follow.
When students are given consistent, structured opportunities to apply literacy skills across meaningful text, something important shifts.
Routines become familiar.
Decision-making becomes faster.
Confidence grows.
Instead of stopping to think through every step, students begin applying strategies automatically.
Skills practiced in one setting start to show up in others — science, social studies, independent reading, and writing.
This Is What a Bridge Looks Like.
Fast 5 Literacy is a short-term bridge intervention for students who are close, but not yet independent.
What’s Included in the Program
125+ Ready-to-Use Structured Literacy Lessons
Designed to support students in grades K–6+ across engaging, meaningful topics so you can meet students where they are.
Flexible lessons that you can adapt to the time you have available
Print-and-go and digital options so you can start immediately
Simple data tracking tools to monitor growth
A clear, simple plan you can implement tomorrow.
Implementation Support Built In
Everything you need to implement with confidence:
A concise on-demand training that walks you through exactly how to implement Fast 5 Lessons
Practical guidance for pacing, grouping, and adapting across settings
Access to a professional learning community for ongoing support and collaboration
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
A payment plan is also available.A Simple Path to Independence
Getting started with Fast 5 Literacy Lessons is simple, and we’re with you every step of the way.
Access the Full Lesson Library
Immediately access 125+ ready-to-use lessons, plus a short Getting Started training so you know exactly how to begin (if you need it).
No setup. No complicated onboarding. Just open and go.
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Choose a Topic and Level That Fits
Pick a high-interest passage aligned and select the appropriate reading band.
Every lesson follows the same consistent structure, so students build familiarity quickly.
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Deliver With Confidence
Use the built-in guidance and pacing support to help students apply their skills across meaningful text.
And if questions come up, support is built in through our professional learning community.
Clear structure. Meaningful text. A simple, steady path to independence.
This Is for You If…
You’re working with students in grades K–6 and beyond who are stuck between intensive intervention and classroom expectations.
Specifically designed for:
Helping students apply the literacy skills you know they’re capable of.
Interventionists
Supporting students who need help transferring their skills beyond intervention.
Special Educators
Working to strengthen literacy across content areas.
Classroom Teachers
District or School Leaders
Looking for a consistent bridge between intervention and classroom expectations.
If you’re supporting students in the messy middle, Fast 5 can be the bridge from constant intervention to independence.
What other educators are saying…
Get Lifetime Access for Just $197
One simple solution for the messy middle.
One-time payment · No renewals · Immediate access
When you join us, you’ll get:
➡️ Lifetime access to 125+ structured literacy lessons, so you always have a bridge ready. No scrambling, no recreating lessons from scratch.
➡️ The Missing Bridge: Helping Students Apply Literacy Skills Across Content - a 1-hour on-demand training with a PD certificate that walks you through how to implement Fast 5 lessons with confidence
➡️ A ready-to-use data tracking system, so you can see progress clearly — and stop second-guessing whether it’s working.
➡️ Access to our Professional Learning Community (PLC), because you shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.
➡️ Lifetime access to all materials and future updates (no recurring fees, ever)
Prefer to split it up? A 6-pay option is available at checkout.💬 “The commitment your team has is phenomenal, and it has made my job so much easier and more rewarding. I now approach my work with greater confidence, knowing that my intervention is targeting exactly what each of my students needs and is truly a difference.” - Marisa S.
Try Fast 5 Literacy Lessons Risk-Free
We know that investing in your students, your instruction, or your school can feel risky, especially if you’ve tried programs in the past that didn’t deliver what you hoped for.
That’s why we offer a 14-Day, 100% Money-Back Guarantee.
✅ Jump into the Fast 5 Literacy Lessons
✅ Explore the structured lessons, educator training, and support tools
✅ See how it fits your classroom, caseload, and goals
If the program isn’t the right fit, just let us know within 14 days — we’ll refund your purchase, no questions asked.
“I have never regretted investing in your program. You have done a beautiful job of providing a solid path for me to foster my students’ success…This has been a lifesaver!” - Kelly B.
You deserve to feel confident in your investment. We’re here to make sure you do.
You can keep piecing it together. Keep feeling like there’s never enough time, support, or clarity.
Or you can use a system designed for exactly what you’re facing, and give your students the support they need to finally move forward.
Still wondering if this is the right fit?
Check out these FAQs to learn more.
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This program was designed for educators working with students in grades K-6+ who need a bridge intervention so they can begin applying their skills in the general classroom and independently.
We’ve found that interventionists, SPED teachers, reading specialists, SLPs, instructional coaches, general classroom teachers, and more find Fast 5 Lessons useful.
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Students in grades K–6+ who have received intensive intervention and are ready to apply their skills more independently. These are students who still need structure, but who are beyond in-depth intervention.
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With over 125 lessons and topics in science, social studies, arts, and more, there is something for everyone!
You can see what lessons and topics are included »here«.
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Yes! You can download a sample lesson here: https://programs.smarterintervention.com/polar-bears-Fast-5-opt-in
You can also see what lessons are included in the section above on this webpage.
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Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime access to the program.
This includes -
✔️ The printable & digital lesson materials
✔️ A 1-hour on-demand training with a PD certificate
✔️ Access to the Professional Learning Community (PLC)
✔️ Any updates made to the program in the future.
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Absolutely. Schools can pay via credit card or submit a purchase order (PO).
You can use the link below to request a custom quote: https://smarterintervention.com/quote