"Guided reading is small-group reading instruction designed to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading proficiency. The teacher uses a tightly structured framework that allows for the incorporation of several research-based approaches into a coordinated whole. For the student, the guided reading lesson means reading and talking (and sometimes writing) about an interesting and engaging variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. For the teacher, guided reading means taking the opportunity for careful text selection and intentional and intensive teaching of systems of strategic activity for proficient reading." (Fountas & Pinnell, 1996).
As a teacher, it is my goal to provide "differentiated teaching that supports our students in developing reading proficiency". In order to achieve this goal, I need to assess students to determine strengths and weaknesses, select text that a student will be able to process successfully with instruction, and group students based on need. Therefore, I have decided to restructure my guided reading groups and the time of day we have reading groups. To accomplish this goal I will be collecting all book bags on Monday and together as a class we will explore what a reading group looks and sounds like. I will be modeling my expectations for in class and at home practice. During the next week your child will come home with a new book bag. I will send home a letter stating what is in the book bag and how to support your child at home. You may see your child come home with a book he/she previously had and read with success but, I ask that you be patient as we reorganize and restructure our guided reading time. For homework, read a book of choice from your home library. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you to all my volunteers who have been assisting with reading groups! We appreciate it very much and you will be called upon again to help our scholars with reading! Reminders:
Our Specials Schedule: Monday: Music Tuesday: PE Wednesday: Music Thursday: Art Friday: Music
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Schedule7:45 Morning Message Archives
August 2018
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