The Next Step in Guided Reading: Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader Author: Jan Richardson | Language: English | ISBN:
0545133610 | Format: EPUB
The Next Step in Guided Reading: Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader Description
Teachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Best of all, Richardson provides detailed lessons for readers at all grade levels and at all reading stages from emergent through proficient. For use with Grades K-8.
- Age Range: 5 - 13 years
- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory an; 1 edition (June 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0545133610
- ISBN-13: 978-0545133616
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
If you are challenged by how to use your guided reading time to work with struggling readers and grade level readers this book is for you. Jan Richardson lays out a 2 -3 day format for reading groups at all levels. Included in group time are working with sight words, individual reading, guided writing, word study. I have been using this format for 3 weeks with my ESOL students during our guided reading sessions. Jan says you can cover the lesson in 20 minutes. I haven't gotten it down to that yet, but the students have learned the structure and it allows me to assess the students weekly. Other teachers at our school are using the book as well. The book does not include "reading theory" but most teachers have a foundation in the why -- it's the how to that is a struggle. If you need more information in that regard try Reggie Routman or Sharon Taberski. Even teachers that work with grade level and above grade level students will find ways to work with those students. She includes questioning and activities for those levels (do you teach "microthemes"?). You will not learn about how to set up centers- try Debbie Diller or The Sisters if you need that kind of management. If you want to know how to maximize your instructional time with your groups buy this book.
By P. A. Gleason
I have had the great pleasure of working with Dr. Jan Richardson over the last five years in our school district. She is such a wonderful teacher and presenter. I wish everyone could have the same opportunity to learn from her. This book is the best way to make that happen. It is full of tried and true classroom experiences. Jan does not only have a wealth of knowledge about how kids learn to read, she also knows how to move all kids to higher levels of reading. Her book will guide you every step of the way. The guided reading lesson plan formats will prove to be invaluable to any classroom teacher from kindergarten on up including special education classrooms. Her comprehension strategies coupled with specific word work create solid instruction for any student. Some of my personal favorite comprehension strategies include Reciprocal Teaching, QAR questions, Summarizing Scaffold, STP, and SWBS. She has also included a section in the appendix that entails behaviors, strategies and skills by level. This will be helpful for everyone! Jan's strong background in reading development will make this book one of your all time favorite teaching recourses. This book will become your personal guide to reading instruction!
By Teresa Carter
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