understanding and planning guided reading in the intermediate grades “ the aim of guided reading...
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Understanding and Planning Guided Reading in the Intermediate Grades
“The aim of guided reading is to develop independent readers who question, consider alternatives, and make informed choices as they seek meaning.”
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What does it mean to “read” a text?
Identify and understand the important information
Connect personally React to the text emotionallyDerive the author’s precise meaningReproduce the author’s intended syntax and
phrasing Incorporate meaning in text to your own
knowledgeMake inferences
Rationale for Guided Reading
To meet the varying instructional needs
To expand their reading powersTo challenge and supportTo learn how to overcome difficultiesTo demonstrate howTo engross them in reading
The Role of Guided Reading
One one part; CriticalReading Workshop
• Independent• Guided• Literature Study
Similar reading behaviorsFine tune the needs of the group
Working in the “Learning Zone”
What the learner can do independently
Learning Zone
What the learner can do with the support of an expert
Overview
Designed to learn how to process a variety of texts
Small group Teacher selects textEngaged in discussionTeaching pointExtension
In Summary
New opportunity to become better readers
Highly focused instructional segment
Teach them how to process text Before, during, after One book may last 3+ days
Planning for Guided Reading
Basic MaterialsPlanningLesson FrequencyNumber of TextsClassroom Management
A Framework for Guided Reading
Selecting the TextIntroducing the Text to StudentsReading the TextDiscussing & Revisiting the TextTeaching for Processing StrategiesExtending Understanding (Optional)Word Work (Optional)
Basic Materials
Table Small whiteboards Dry-erase markers Magnetic letters Sticky notes Pencils Book sets Easel Story maps or webs Journals
ACCESSABILITY
Lesson Frequency
Create a system where you meet regularly
Lower achieving groups need more guidance• Daily
Higher achieving groups can do more on their own (Check-In)
Plan in weeklong chunks
Selecting the Text
Based on 3 kinds of knowledge• Detailed info on the readers in the group
• Strengths & weaknesses
• Familiarity with the available texts• Slightly more difficult than independent
reading
• Knowledge of the reading process & general principles of reading development
Number of Texts
One book for guided One book for independent reading
USE CAUTIONInstead:Use short textsText in guided reading can be used
for independent
Classroom Management
A Good Management system is a prerequisite for guided reading
Reading self-selected or assigned texts independently
Writing in response journalsReading texts for literature studyComplete assigned tasks related to guided
reading instructionWork StationsTeach routines: Demonstration, Practice,
Feedback
Planning
Refer to notes on studentsRefer to running recordsRead book with your readers in
mindPlan introductionMaterials are organizedReflect on lesson
Components of a Lesson
Introducing the Text to StudentsReading the TextDiscussing & Revisiting the TextTeaching for Processing StrategiesExtending Understanding
(Optional)Word Work (Optional)
Advantages
Allows for better planning and efficiency
Helps students know what to expectInternalize a way of working together
and can focus on textProvides for different kinds of learning
in different waysCreates a solid base from which to
build comprehension
Seeing the Lesson as a Whole
All teaching in a guided reading lesson is directed toward
helping children develop a system of strategies they can
use to construct meaning while reading.
Attitude is everything!
Essential Elements of Guided Reading
Teacher’s Role vs. Students’ Role• Before• During • After
Fast paced & productive
Self-Assessment for Teaching Guided Reading
Think about where you are in the process.
Eight Dimensions of Guided Reading Self Check
What resources and support do you need?
Suggestions for Professional Development
Summarize what you have learned in this meeting that will change your teaching in guided reading.
Set goals for the next couple of weeks. Brainstorm how I or others on your team can help you achieve your goals.
Continue your self-evaluation.