An effective alternative to the traditional classroom practice of Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) called Scaffolded Silent Reading (ScSR), is described in detail in this article. An implementation of ScSR in a third-grade classroom is presented. Quantitative and qualitative results from a year-long field experiment are reported in which ScSR is compared to the evidence-based practice of Guided Repeated Oral Reading with feedback on third-grade students' fluency and comprehension growth. The evidence reported shows that ScSR can be considered a complementary approach for teachers to effectively engage their third-grade students in silent reading practice. (Contains 8 figures and 1 table.)