Guided ReadingAdriana Hernandez

Guided Reading is a small group structure used to support students’ reading of instructional level texts. In

guided reading the teacher pulls together a group of readers who read at the same level with, ideally, the

same types of needs. He or she carefully selects a text at their instructional level (one that can be read with 90

to 95 percent accuracy, or one where fluency or comprehension is less than secure).

Guided Reading

Before Students ReadDuring Students ReadingAfter the Students Read

Parts of Guided Reading

The teacher will need to plan a text introduction that helps to activate prior knowledge, supports students with text

structure, introduce key vocabulary words, and set an intention for reading.

(Before) Book Text Introduction

Students read independently, whisper reading at lower levels. The teacher makes her way around to

each student and listens to the students read. During times of challenge the teacher offers

supportive prompts and questions. When the student overcomes a challenge, the teacher may

compliment by naming what the student has done.

(During) Reading With Coaching

After all children have read the selected text at least once, the teacher will call the

students back together to offer a teaching point based on her observations and/or will engage the children in a discussion about

the text.

(After) Discussion and Teaching

Guided Reading Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AHxqggc-yI

Guided Reading Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2waVR6CU5s

Discussion Questions1. What materials did the teacher have to support her

guided reading lesson.

2. What was her intentional teaching point?

3. When do you start Guided Reading?

4. How do you know students are ready for guided reading?

Goal Setting

What is one thing that you can right away to improve your guided reading sessions?

What is a long term guided reading goal you would like to accomplish for this year?