Guided reading involves small, flexible groups of students grouped by reading level. During a 15-20 minute lesson, the teacher provides support as students read a common text. A guided reading lesson includes an introduction, reading time with the teacher listening and providing guidance, strategy instruction relating to a teaching point, and a response where students share and confirm their understanding. While the teacher works with one group, other students engage in meaningful literacy activities like revisiting the text or independent reading.

1. Guided ReadingThe Basics of Small Group Reading Instruction

2. What is Guided Reading?Small, flexible, homogenous groupsStudents grouped by reading level or needsAll students reading common textTeacher provides supportStrategy instruction and use15 to 20 minutes

3. Parts of a Guided Reading LessonIntroductionBefore readingAccess and/or build prior knowledgePicture walks, vocabulary, making predictions, etc.Set purpose for readinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/115424637

4. Parts of a Guided Reading LessonReadDuring readingStudents read text quietly to selvesTeacher listens to individualsTeacher provides guidance (prompts, questions, encourages)Students use reading strategies learnedhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/2052716383/in/photostream/

5. Parts of a Guided Reading LessonStrategy InstructionBefore or after reading“How-to’s” for successful use of strategies and skillsTeaching point relates to whole group instructionReturn to text whenever possibleTeacher instructs individuals and group

6. Parts of a Guided Reading LessonResponseAfter readingAssessment, reflection, and sharingConfirm learning of teaching point or understanding of textOral or writtenhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/4005631298/

7. What are the Other Students Doing?Actively engaged in meaningful literacy activitiesRevisiting the textFinishing a skill from groupWritingReading independentlyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/2046602787/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/57634636@N00/3312330531