An Overview of Guided
Reading
- Based on careful observation of students, the teacher selects
books that are supportive, predictable, and closely matched to the
students' needs, abilities, and interests. The chosen texts should
support the objective, but be readable enough for students to
proceed with minimal assistance. (Approximately 90-94%
accuracy)
- The guided reading lesson provides the opportunity for the
teacher to interact with small groups of students as they read
books that present a successful challenge for them.
- The assessment provides information for the homogeneous
groupings which are necessary for guided reading. This allows the
teacher to tailor instruction to suit students' changing
instructional needs.
- The teacher acts as a facilitator who sets the scene, arouses
interest, and engages students in discussion that will enable them
to unfold the story line and feel confident and capable of reading
the text themselves.
- Guided reading is reading by students. The students are
responsible for the first reading of the text.
- Approximations and predictions are encouraged and praised. The
teacher closely observes, monitors, and evaluates ways in which
individual students process print utilizing reading strategies
such as checking meaning and self-correcting.
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