The Guided Reading Problem

The “independent group” problem

Too much focus on assessment, not

teaching

Teaching is not objective focussed

Written outcomes at end of KS2

The difficult AFs need teaching

We teach whole class reading

We teach one AF per lesson

Children who need it still get phonic

support

We refer to the AFs constantly when

teaching

What are the two main colours in his jewellery?

From his appearance, what kind of king do you think he is?

How does the painter show you he is a powerful man?

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POETRYOPENING CREDITS

ART

Example Whole Class LessonWe then focussed on the effect on the reader

Small Group WorkDo you like Charlotte in this chapter?

What words make you dislike her?

Main ActivityHow does the

author make you feel about

Charlotte in this chapter?

Find quotes to support your

opinions

Extension ActivityUsing the collected

quotes to map a line graph over the

chapter showing how the readers feelings towards Charlotte change

over time.

L4: “Make simple comments on the overall effect of the reader”L3: “Express a personal response to the writing”