1. Guided Reading Workshop Agenda (also known as “an introduction to leveled books, guided-reading, and journaling workshop”) Leveling books Guided reading Journaling Break

2. Guided Reading An introduction Graphics courtesy of: Sergent, G. & Bartnik, G. (2003). Guided Reading overview. Photocopy, Vanc., B.C.

3. Guided reading scaffolds or supports young readers as they negotiate texts and develop independent reading strategies. Lori Jamison Rog

4. Groups of 4 to 6 students Using texts at the instructional level of the students in the group Focusing on teaching reading strategies students require at that point in their development Characteristics of a Guided Reading program?

5. Frequent and consistent monitoring of progress (e.g., running records) Keeping the groups flexible and dynamic Striving to build independent, fluent readers Characteristics of a Guided Reading program?

6. What is the rationale behind Guided Reading? 1.Use their knowledge of language patterns, sound-symbol relationships and background knowledge to access meaning from print Explicitly teaches students to:

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8. What is the rationale behind Guided Reading? 2. Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate text Explicitly teaches students to:

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10. What is the rationale behind Guided Reading? 3. Use background knowledge and prior experience to make connections between what they read and what they already know. Explicitly teaches students to:

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14. What is the rationale behind Guided Reading? 4. Use reading skills and strategies within the context of authentic reading. Explicitly teaches students to:

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18. Promotes student understanding through thinking and talking Promotes student self-monitoring and self- correcting through ongoing assessment and evaluation by the teacher and student What is the rationale behind Guided Reading? Guided reading also:

19. Ultimate Goal of Guided Reading? To enable children to read for meaning at all times