That sounds perfect to me! I teach 3rd and more time for reading is the
best way to improve reading--but don't forget to read aloud--a chapter a day
or picture books that will guide your minnilessons and build community with
your group. A read aloud that is above their independent reading level is a
good idea too. It can be hard to read aloud to 2 groups but try to work it
in as often as you can.
Laura C
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Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading
I am also starting guided reading in fifth grade this year. We will be
given some training from a consultant throughout the year, but I have read
The Daily Five in looking for how to get started. I plan on having my
students read independently when they are not with me. Higher ability
groups will not always meet with me, strugglers will always meet with me.
Our two hour language arts block will be 45 minutes of reading, 15 minutes
of word study, 45 minutes of writing workshop, and 15 minutes of grammar.
Sometimes kids may be responding to reading in Reader's Notebooks, but
probably will be actively working on whatever strategies they've had
minilessons on.
I don't do well with center type activites; I find the grading involved
with all of that too much to keep up with, as I also have two sections of
students. Research says the best way for students to become better readers
is by reading a book at their just right level, so that's where I'm going.
I am eager to see what our consultant advises on all of this!
Maura
5/NJ
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Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:44:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [MOSAIC] 5th gr. Starting guided reading
I teach 5th grade and am moving from lots of whole group instruction to
guided reading groups. I have a few "learning stations" in mind. But my
question is: How do I go about getting started? Don't I have to teach the
skills needed in the stations first?
I have two different ability groups for two hours of language arts each.
One is a gifted group, so I'll probably do more literature circles than
guided reading with them. Does this sound right?
How long should it take before I am into the guided reading schedule?
Thanks for your imput.
Therese in NC
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