g uided r eading. guided reading is just one part of a balanced literacy program
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GROUPING AND MOVEMENT
The DRA assessment will help determine guided reading groups. Based on level Based on need
Keep in mind the “goal” for each grade level. Kindergarten: A-3 Grade 1: 4-16 Grade 2: 18-28 Grade 3: 30-38 Grade 4: 40 (Low/Mid/High, Fiction/Non-Fiction) Grade 5: 50 (Low/Mid/High, Fiction/Non-Fiction)
INDEPENDENT VS. INSTRUCTIONAL
Independent Reading Level Can read with no support. Accuracy rate: 100%-95% DRA determines the student’s independent
reading level. Instructional Reading Level
Can read with some support and guidance. Used for guided reading groups. One level about the independent reading level. Accuracy rate: 94%-90%.
TIER I, II AND III
Balanced Literacy BlockTier I – Whole Class InstructionTier II – Guided Reading GroupsTier III – Intervention – Skills
Based
TIER I – WHOLE CLASS INSTRUCTION30-40 MINUTES
Read Alouds Trophies Anthology Mentor Texts Content Area Literature
Think Alouds Vocabulary Comprehension Skills/Strategies Word Work
Spelling Phonics Phonemic Awareness
TIER I
Shared Writing Craft Grammar
Shared Reading Big Books Poetry
During this time, the teacher models grade level skills and strategies.
TIER II - GUIDED READING50-60 MINUTES (2 GROUPS)
Guided ReadingStudents read at their instructional level.They apply skills and strategies taught in
whole class lessons.Groups are flexible.Students read harder texts when they
are ready.Meets the needs of all learners.Students read the text at their own pace
– this is not round robin reading.
When students are in guided
reading groups, they shouldread text every single time
they meet in a group.
GUIDED READING OPTIONS
Books for All Learners Good Habits, Great Readers Novels Picture Books Short Text – Newspaper Articles, Weekly
Readers, Internet Sources, etc.
All materials must be at the instructional level.
BOOKS FOR ALL LEARNERS
Take a look at the DRA levels of the Books for All Learners. Are these materials appropriate for the students that you are working with?
GOOD HABITS, GREAT READERS
A mix of fiction and non-fiction. Leveled Includes a 2-3 day lesson plan for each book. Should be stored in a central location. Focus skills are identified for each book,
however, other skills can be taught with these books as well.
Online Database
ACCESS CODES
Kindergarten: GHGR37500KFirst Grade: GHGR974001Second Grade: GHGR583002Third Grade: GHGR983003Fourth Grade: GHGR486004Fifth Grade:
BEFORE READING – INTRODUCING THE TEXT
Summary/Motivation Background Knowledge/Connect Picture Walk Vocabulary Predict Text Structure Questions Purpose
You are participating in a conversation about the book.
DURING READING
Listens Prompts Assesses Notices
Reads the Text Independently Whisper Reading Silent Reading
Uses Strategies to Make Meaning
Monitors Comprehension
Teacher Student
AFTER READING
Discussion Graphic Organizer Comprehension Cube Give Opinion Retell/Summarize Use the Text to Support Ideas Reading Response Word Work Vocabulary Check Predictions Assess Understanding of Text
READY OR NOT? – MOVING STUDENTS
Students might be ready for a higher reading level when they: Read the text fluently (accuracy and rate of reading). Understand the text and can complete assignments
and retell the story. Stop having “teachable” moments. Are finishing faster or doing much better than the
other students.When in doubt, try students in the next level.
You can always go back if you need to.