Teach the whole class how to read:
- Read stories to them aloud (kids can't see the words).
- Do shared reading (kids can see the words and read along with you either silently or chorally).
- Teach them reading strategies during minilessons.
Teach small groups how to read:
- With guided reading groups teach reading strategies and comprehension skills.
- With literature circles and book clubs teach comprehension skills to students based on student interests and sharing the leadership with them.
Teach individual students how to read:
- Match them with leveled books.
- Confer with kids to assess, teach strategies, or just plain get to know them.
- Give students time for independent reading.
Planning: Do it all in 45 minutes!
Mon, Fri
- 20 min read aloud or shared reading
- 20 min conferring \ independent reading
- 5 min closing
Tue, Wed, Thu
- 10 min minilesson
- 10 min guided reading group \ independent reading
- 10 min conferring \ independent reading
- 10 min guided reading group \ independent reading
- 5 min closing