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Guided Reading
  • The Comprehension Block
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Goals of the Guided Reading Block:
  • Focus on comprehension
  • Teach vocabulary in context.
  • .Teach students to independently use strategies. (Bookmarks)
  • Learn about story elements (characters, setting, plot, solution). (Greg Byers)
  • Make predictions, organize and compare information.
  • Read a wide range of literature.
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What Things Do I Need to Remember?
  • Include grade level and easier materials.
  • Set purpose for reading.
  • Model skill/strategy.
  • Reread selections in different formats and for different purposes.
  • Use flexible grouping and strategic partnering.
  • Have a plan. (weekly)
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What Does the Block Look Like?
  •      Before Reading 10 minutes


  •       During Reading 20 minutes
  •       After Reading 10 minutes
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Before children read:
  • Build and access prior knowledge.
  • Make text connections. (text/self; text/text; text/real world)
  • Develop vocabulary in context. (RIVET, highlight tape, GTCW)
  • Make predictions. (Picture Walks, Anticipation Guides)
  • Set a purpose for reading. (ERT, Sticky Notes, Prove It)
  • Start a Graphic Organizer. (KWL)
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Prior Knowledge +
New Information = Comprehension
  • “Having knowledge of the world is essential for comprehension, but it is useless if it is not connected to the passage being read. Readers need to know something about what they are reading; they also need to realize when their knowledge fits the text.” (Cunningham, Moore, and Cunningham, 1999)
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Vary Formats and Methods During Reading:
  • Choral Reading
  • Echo Reading
  • Shared Reading
  • Partner Reading
  • Small, flexible groups
  • 3 Ring Circus
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..And for the Brave at Heart……..
  • Book Clubs
  • Souvenir Bits
  • ERT (Everyone Read To…)
  • Sticky Note Reading
  • Prove It! (glitter sticks)
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After Reading, the teacher helps the students to:
  • Discuss the text.
  • Connect new knowledge.
  • Check predictions.
  • Discuss reading strategies used.
  • Complete a graphic organizer or KWL.
  • Respond in writing.
  • Use the Beach Ball.
  • “Doing the book”.
  • Assess their comprehension.
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Teacher’s Checklist for Guided Reading
  • 1. __I presented a comprehension skill or strategy before reading and followed up after reading.
  • 2. __I introduced the text by previewing pictures, making predictions, or pointing out new vocabulary in context.
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Teacher’s Checklist for Guided Reading cont.
  • 3.__I provided grade level (or easier text) using basals, trade books, content area text, magazines, or poetry.
  • 4.__I helped students make connections. (text/self; text/text; text/real world)
  • 5.__I established and stated a clear purpose for reading and followed up after reading.
  • 6.__I used varied,flexible and purposeful groupings for reading. (As many as possible practice reading)
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How Do We Tell a Proficient Reader from An Ineffective Reader?
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Keep the Focus…..
  • Comprehension. Comprehension.
  • Reading is making meaning out of print!
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