Guided Reading
"It makes me smile to see children leaning over a table, dig into a book, solve problems, and construct meaning. Why? Because these precious children are experiencing a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. They know they are becoming better readers, and they are excited about it." - Jan Richardson
Guided reading is an instructional approach that involves a teacher working with a small group of readers. Teachers group their children after giving the BAS test and finding each child's instructional reading level. During the lesson, the teacher provides a text that students can read with support, coaching the learners as they use problem-solving strategies to read the text. The ultimate goal is independent reading at the instructional level in which they entered this guided reading group.
On-Demand Training
Guided Reading - On Demand.mp4
Guided Reading ProceduresGuided Reading Guidelines
OrganizingSmallGroups.pdfOrganizing Your Small Groups
A template for creating small groups organized by level, color, and day!
Guided Reading Lesson Plans
Emergent Readers
Emergent Reader Lesson Plan Emergent Reader Lesson Plan Template
Emergent Lesson Plan BreakdownEmergent Reader Lesson Plan Breakdown
Early Readers
Early Reader Lesson Plan Early Reader Lesson Plan Template
Early Lesson Plan BreakdownEarly Reader Lesson Plan Breakdown
Fluent Readers
Fluent Reader Lesson Plan - 2-Day Fluent Reader
2-Day Lesson Plan Template
2-Day Lesson Plan Template
Fluent Reader Lesson Plan - 3-Day Fluent Reader
3-Day Lesson Plan Template
3-Day Lesson Plan Template
Fluent Reader Lesson Plan - 4-Day Fluent Reader
4-Day Lesson Plan Template
4-Day Lesson Plan Template
Fluent Lesson Plan BreakdownFluent Reader Lesson Plan Breakdown
RUNNING RECORDS
Hello Literacy -- Jen Jones
Jen Jones has a series of Guided Reading Videos and tips on her Facebook page. I included the link below! This is a great resource!
FAQ:
Can I use novels during guided reading group/instruction?
Shorter chapter books that can be used for 6-8 days is best practice and must be on the students' highest instructional level. Example: "Old Yeller" is a guided reading level V. This book should not be used in guided reading groups. This book would be ideal for "Book Clubs" or independent reading times.
Novels used over multiple weeks reduces text exposure to other types of genres, titles, and skills.
Where can I checkout these guided reading books?
Leveled books are housed in a book room at each elementary school. Please use the checkout system and return all materials when you are through using them. Keep our book rooms organized and running well!
