Guided reading is a popular and highly effective strategy for helping students become proficient and masterful readers. It’s one component of an overarching shared reading block and it’s power lies in providing strong support for small groups of beginning or struggling readers. During guided reading the teacher introduces reading strategies such as making predictions , using contextual … [Read more...]
Balanced Literacy Instruction: A Truce For The Reading War?
Unless you’re an elementary teacher, balanced literacy instruction may be a new concept to you. What is it, anyway? What happened to phonics? What about whole language? Which is better? Why does the pendulum continue to swing from one method to another? And why can Johnny still not read? Welcome to the reading war. These questions have been the heart of heated controversy for … [Read more...]
Guided Reading – A Snapshot
In Mrs. Martin's classroom, five students are seated around a table. Mrs. Martin is seated with them. She appears to be simply watching them read a story. But there’s a powerful strategy at work here. It’s called guided reading. Guided Reading is Part of a Balanced Literacy Approach Guided reading is one component of a balanced literacy program that allows teachers to meet the needs of all … [Read more...]
