This proposal focuses on how guided reading in primary grades K-2 affects students' reading ability. Guided reading involves teaching reading skills and strategies to small, temporary groups. The proposal will present research on guided reading and how to structure it in K-2. It will provide guidance on grouping students and materials to use. Laying a strong foundation in early grades through guided reading is important for students' continued success as they progress in their education.

1. Capstone
Topic Selection Proposal
Jacquette Anderson
EDRG 697

2. 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.

3. 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?

4. Statement of Relevance
Those 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.

5. Plan for Project Completion
1. Present the research behind guided reading and the affects that it has on
student development
2. Evaluate what a guided reading model would look like in grades K-2
3. Provide insight for different ways to group students for guided reading
groups
4. Supply tools and resources that teachers can use during guided reading
instruction

6. 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.

7. 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.