SKILLS - Behaviors

Students will be able to:

• Learn the routines and expectations of reading time • Work cooperatively with partners to think and talk about books

• Choose appropriate books for independent reading • Identify and use strategies for reading just-right books

• Make quick and quiet transitions from whole class instruction to independent reading • Keep track of their independent reading, both in school and at home

• Make plans and set goals for independent reading, both in school and at home

SKILLS -Comprehension

Students will be able to:

• Monitor for meaning • Begin to make meaningful connections to text

• Use context clues to make meaning of difficult vocabulary and concepts

• Compare two characters, settings or events using details from the text
• Re-read a text with intention
• Respond to reading using evidence from the text

SKILLS – Listening and Speaking

Lessons will help students be able to listen attentively to books read aloud, participate in group discussions, take turns in conversation when discussing books with a partner or a group, respond appropriately during book conversations and discuss independent reading plans with a partner.