Guided Reading



Best Practices in Guided Reading

Text Selection
Instructional Level – appropriate challenge
Before Reading (Primary- Picture Walk)
Activates prior knowledge
Raises questions
Introduces vocabulary
Setting a purpose for reading
During Reading
Coaches students
Documents observations
After Reading
Responds to text
(Comprehension strategies, summarize, make connections)
Instructional Points (before or after reading)
Clear instructional point
Independent Activities for the rest of the class
Students engaged
Independent reading

Setting Up Guided Reading
Guided Reading Group Set Up 3 groups M-F
Guided Reading Set Up 2 groups and confer
Guided Reading Set Up 6 day cycle
Guided Reading variety of schedules
Generic groups

Resources to support Planning
Guided Reading Library Inventory
Guided Reading Questions A-Z

How do I personalize for specific student needs?
Strategies for Differentiation
If then 1
If then 2

Videos

DeLong- 5th Grade Guided Reading
Guided Reading Teaching videos from Jan Richardson
Check out these videos from Jan Richardson as she goes through each level of reader and specific skills.  Each video is broken into segments and lasts 2-3 minutes long.  Let me know if you are interested in seeing more and reading her new book.
Pre A
Emergent
Early
Transitional
Fluent
Comprehension Module


Other Resources
GR Vs. Lit Circles
GR Library Contract
Conferring
Jan Richardson Resources
Graph growth
Romance to Reality
F & P Monthly Expectations
MAP 2015 Norms

Correlation Chart




1 comment:

  1. Thank you, I read Jan Richardson's Next Steps in Guided Reading and was looking for the forms...here they are! If any one would like to read the book, mine is tabbed and highlight ridden but is definitely a great read!

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