Guided Reading

Which of the following is TRUE about guided reading?

• Teacher-supported reading of the text that are on the students' instructional level.

• Small group instruction of students who share common instructional need and reading abilities.

• Teacher carefully selects texts and each child has his/her own copy of the text.

• all of the above

What instructional resources do you need for guided reading?

• designated place where the teacher can monitor both the group and class

• multiple copies of the book (one for each student)

• a clipboard, notepad, or device to record observations of students' behavior while reading

• all of the above

Which of the following is NOT the main reason why we do guided reading?

• Our administrators make us do guided reading.

• It enables children to develop and use strategies of an independent reader.

• To make instructional more personalized and to improve fluency.

• It allows students to gain confidence in their abilities to read on their own.

What happens during guided reading?

• Students take turn reading the text together (round robin reading).

• The teacher acts as a guide. The students are primarily responsible for the reading.

• Students read with a partner and complete comprehension questions.

When possible, group size should not exceed...

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 1

What should the majority of a guided reading lesson consist of?

• Word Work/Writing
• Introduction
• Active Reading
• Discussion of Text

How should you begin guided reading?

• Invite students to take a picture walk and activate prior knowledge

• Tell students to begin reading the book and record any questions they have along the way

• Give students a list of vocabulary words and have them define the words.

• Give students a summary of the text

What do you observe during guided reading?

• fluency

• students using strategies and teaching points to emphasize

• growth and regrouping possibilities

• all of the above

During student reading time, we should be careful NOT to...

• Interrupt the flow of reading with many questions

• Listen to individual students read

• Take note of strategies being used

• Provide feedback to students

What happens when a student is finished reading?

• Have him/her answer comprehension questions independently

• Have him/her move to another learning station

• have him/her reread the text

• have him/her read another text independently