2. What is Guided Reading?
• A teacher-supported reading of the text
that are on the children’s instructional level.
3. What is Guided Reading?
• A teacher-supported reading of the text
that are on the children’s instructional level.
• It is done in small groups of children (4-6)
who share common instructional need and
reading abilities.
4. What is Guided Reading?
• A teacher-supported reading of the text
that are on the children’s instructional level.
• It is done in small groups of children (4-6)
who share common instructional need and
reading abilities.
• Texts are teacher selected and each child
has his/her own copy of the text.
5. What is Guided Reading?
• A teacher-supported reading of the text
that are on the children’s instructional level.
• It is done in small groups of children (4-6)
who share common instructional need and
reading abilities.
• Texts are teacher selected and each child
has his/her own copy of the text.
• The teacher acts as a guide. The students
are primarily responsible for the reading.
6. Why do we use Guided Reading?
• To improve fluency
• To make instruction more personalized
• Guided reading enables children to develop
and use strategies of an independent
reader.
• It allows children to gain confidence in
their ability to read on their own.
8. What instructional resources do
you need?
• A designated place where the teacher can
monitor both the group and class.
9. What instructional resources do
you need?
• A designated place where the teacher can
monitor both the group and class.
• Multiple copies of the book.
10. What instructional resources do
you need?
• A designated place where the teacher can
monitor both the group and class.
• Multiple copies of the book.
• A clipboard or notepad to record
observations.
12. What should student know
before beginning guided
reading?
• Some early reading behaviors such as:
directionality, sound-symbol relationships
and some high frequency words
13. What should student know
before beginning guided
reading?
• Some early reading behaviors such as:
directionality, sound-symbol relationships
and some high frequency words
• Demonstrate appropriate book handling
abilities.
14. How do you organize your students for a
guided reading lesson?
15. How do you organize your students for a
guided reading lesson?
• Assess students through running records
• Establish groups of 4 - 6 students who are
reading at similar levels.
27. What happens when students
are finished reading?
• Students retell the story
28. What happens when students
are finished reading?
• Students retell the story
• Students share their favorite part
29. What happens when students
are finished reading?
• Students retell the story
• Students share their favorite part
• Discuss story using higher level thinking
questions