Guided Reading
Guided Reading is a tool to help students to comprehend what they read as they read. It is often done in small groups or as a class (Clidas, n.d.). Guided reading involves stopping frequently to discuss and ask questions and make connections to prior learning. When I do a guided reading as a class, I first have my students review the reading material. They look at the charts, headings, and subheadings, chapter summaries, maps, and visuals to get an idea of what they are going to be learning about. Second from that I open up discussion for students to predict what they are going to read, and if they already know something about the topic. Next, if it is from a chapter, I have the students find the objectives of the text and read them aloud as a class, so that everyone knows what we are trying to gain by this reading. As myself and the class take turns reading, I have specifically designed questions to guide their reading and understanding of the material. These questions should focus on having students paraphrase the main ideas and make vital connections that students need to comprehend (Beal, Bolick, and Martorella, 2009).
Benefits of Guided Reading
Guided Reading in action
Before giving a reading guide, carefully consider the key ideas, concepts to learn and connections you want students to make. Make sure you explicitly ask these verbally or with a reading guide.
1. Introduce the reading/chapter you are using.
2. Have students skim the reading, paying attention to headings, images, a questions on their reading guide.
3. Have students pair up and complete the reading guide together.
4. Have a class discussion to ensure students got it!
Benefits of Guided Reading
- Helps students monitor their learning
- Helps students determine the main ideas and important information
- Helps to focus student reading on a specific goal
- Helps students comprehend material by answering questions
- Are effective at all age levels and content areas
Guided Reading in action
Before giving a reading guide, carefully consider the key ideas, concepts to learn and connections you want students to make. Make sure you explicitly ask these verbally or with a reading guide.
1. Introduce the reading/chapter you are using.
2. Have students skim the reading, paying attention to headings, images, a questions on their reading guide.
3. Have students pair up and complete the reading guide together.
4. Have a class discussion to ensure students got it!
|
|
Guided Reading: How to Organize a Guided Reading ClassroomHere the teacher sets up a schedule and organizes meeting with several small groups for guided reading in class. She has several forms to help her through recording students progress. The set-up she provides allows her to keep an efficient elementary classroom.
|
Reading Comprehension Strategies in a Guided Reading Group or GroupsThis video shows how to introduce the reading, and several questions to ask. The teacher also has students read silently the first paragraph/ page. The teacher has a technique students are to use to signify they have finished. Then students reloud, and explain what they've read in their own words. Then questions are asked to make sure they understood the content. This process is then repeated for the entirety of the reading.
|
References
Beal, C., Bolick, C. M., & Martorella, P. H. (2009). Comprehending, Communicating, and Remembering Subject Matter. Teaching social studies in middle and secondary schools(5th ed., ). Boston: Allyn & Bacon/Pearson.
Clidas, J. (n.d.). Guided Reading with Emergent Readers. . Retrieved July 25, 2014, from http://www.leeandlow.com/images/pdfs/intro.pdf
HeinemannPublishing. (2010, July 20). Guided Reading: How to Organize a Guided Reading Classroom. YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c8EI1e5rl4
Reading Guide. (n.d.). Reading Rockets. Retrieved July 25, 2014, from http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/reading_guide
sharpteacher. (2008, November 19). Reading Comprehension Strategies in a Guided Reading Group or Groups. YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObXdt-Yc6sg