CapstoneTopic Selection

ProposalJacquette Anderson

EDRG 697

My Proposed Topic

• I would like to focus on guided reading. Specifically how the use of guided reading in the primary grades (K-2) affect students reading ability.

Topic Summary

• What is guided reading?• How to lay the foundation in the primary grades (K-2)? • What do other students do during guided reading groups?• How are the guided reading groups determined?• What materials are needed to conduct guided reading groups?

Statement of RelevanceThose first couple of years of a student’s schooling grades K-2 are so crucial in their development. With that being said it is important to assure that they have the skills and tools that they need to help them be successful. Through the use of guided reading a strong solid foundation can be laid. By assuring that students receive the instruction that they need. This means that as they continue on in their education the foundation that has already been laid can continue to be built upon as they grow and learn. For myself personally with me being a 1st grade teacher I see the importance of assuring that when each student walks out of my classroom at the end of the school year, that I have done my part in laying a solid foundation.

Plan for Project Completion

1. Present the research behind guided reading and the affects that it has on student development2. Evaluate what a guided reading model would look like in grades K-23. Provide insight for different ways to group students for guided reading groups4. Supply tools and resources that teachers can use during guided reading instruction

Concluding Statement

This project will be a great tool and resource to use when laying the foundation for guided reading instruction. It will present the research and information needed in order to show the importance and affects of guided reading. As well as serve as a resource guide for teachers when trying to provide the best instruction and meet the needs of all of their students.

References

• Allington, R. L. (2011). Classrooms That Work They Can All Read and Write (Fifth ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

• Morrow, L. M. (1989). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

• Tompkins, G. E. (2006). Literacy for the 21st century: A balanced approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education/Merrill/Prentice Hall.