Transcript Blast Off! With Guided Reading!

Blast Off!
With Guided Reading!
Our astronauts are ready to blast off
to independent reading and beyond.
Before blast off you
must follow the
launching procedures.
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What is Guided Reading?
Guided reading is 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 needs and reading abilities.
Texts are teacher selected.
Each child hold his/her own copy of the text.
The teacher acts as a guide. The students are
primarily responsible for the reading.
During guided reading the teacher introduces the
text, observes the students and oversees retelling.
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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.
It allows for close observation of each student while
reading.
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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.
Various teaching tools (sentence strips, white boards, paper, etc.)
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What should students know before
beginning guided reading?
Some early reading behaviors such as; directionality, soundsymbol relationships and some high frequency words.
Demonstrate appropriate book handling abilities.
These can be taught and practiced during shared reading.
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How do you organize for guided reading?
Learning
Centers!
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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...
Adjust groups
OFTEN!
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What books should I use?
Supportive and predictable texts.
Leveled books that match the
group’s needs.
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How do you introduce the book?
Establish a purpose for reading.
Take a picture walk.
Discuss the cover.
State the main idea.
Activate prior knowledge.
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What do you observe
during reading?
Fluency Students using strategies
Growth and regrouping possibilities
Teaching points to emphasize
Strong points to praise
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What happens when students
are finished reading?
Students retell the story.
Students share favorite part.
Discuss story using higher level
thinking questions.
Demonstrate reading strategies.
Students are
ready to BLAST
into
Guided Reading!
Questions?