Guided ReadingChildren are grouped by reading ability.

Children read a variety of fiction and non-fiction.

In every guided reading session:

• Children are reminded of the decoding strategies to use if they struggle to read a word

• New vocabulary is introduced and discussed• Children read a few pages of text

independently (the teacher listens in)• Questions are discussed which require

children to find evidence in the text and explain their understanding in both oral and written form

Decoding Strategies

Guided Reading QuestionsRetrieval

Retrieval Questions(Literal responses)

• Where and when did the story take place?• What did s/he/it look like?• Who was s/he/it? Can you name the….?• Where did s/he/it live?• Who are the characters in the book?• What happened after? • How many….?• Describe what happened at….?• Who spoke to ….? Identify who….?• Can you tell me why? Which is true or false…..?

Retrieval Questions(Literal responses)

Guided Reading QuestionsInference

Inference Questions(Reading between the lines)

• How did___ feel?• Why did ___feel / think____?• Why is ____important?• Describe___ reaction / feeling• Match feelings / thoughts to parts of the story• Agree or disagree with an opinion. Justify.• How do we know____?• What does this tell us about how ___ is feeling / thinking? (interpret)• What do you think will happen because of … (infer/deduce depending on text

evidence)• If this was you – how would your friends react? (interpret and deduce)• How do we know that ………..?(deduce/infer- depending on text)• If you were in ______’s shoes what would you do now? (interpret)• What was_________ thinking as he…? How do you know? (could be any

depending on the text)

Inference Questions(Reading between the lines)

Guided Reading QuestionsStructure & Organisation

Structure QuestionsQuestions for Non-fiction

• How do headings help you when you scan the text? (helps you find the info you’re searching for quickly)

• What do the headings describe? (What the paragraph/section of information is about)• Why are these words useful to the reader? (names of the different parts of the ship)• Which words explain the order to follow ? (first, then, after, finally)• Why have these words been put in bold? (not-to stand out – They are important

because they tell the reader…).• Who would this information be most useful for? (The pilot, the passenger etc…)• What is the purpose of the arrows? (to show direction, the order of events)• Give 2 ways in which this text is written like a diary/report/discussion. (Key features –

1st person, includes date, informal)• What’s the best place to look for information about...? (skim and scan the contents

page or the sub-headings)• If you can’t find information in the contents, where else might you look?• Why has the author started with a question? (To make the reader think and read on in

order to find out the answer)

Structure Questions