Noticing
This week, my MT has established guided reading groups. Due to testing and other requirements, we
were previously unable to properly group our students. Although they have independent reading time
every morning, their guided reading time has been more enjoyable overall for
the students. I believe the students’
enthusiasm stems directly from the small group work environment. My students seem to enjoy having time to work
closely with a handful of their peers rather than the whole class. Additionally; each guided reading group is
monitored by myself, my MT, or another teacher.
Working through a book with the immediate
support of a teacher and a select group of peers has created an overall more
focused literacy time. However, the
independent reading time offers an equally beneficial exposure to literature
where students can practice comprehension strategies on their own and read a
story they are interested in. Therefore,
we hope to maintain students’ understanding of the importance of independent
reading.
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