Guided Reading Level S Fluent Reader Lesson Framework Before During After -Set purpose/goal for reading Students… -Guide book talk discussion using -Front-load important themes *Read silently focused comprehension strategy -Introduce new vocabulary *Make notes & track their thinking questions -Activate prior knowledge *Check & adapt predictions -Revisit “Before” reading questions -Preview the text *Graphic organizers -Students reflect personally to the text/or -Write down questions students may Teacher… share their thinking have based on preview of the text *Listens in to student read one at a time -Reread parts of the text for one or two -Make predictions *Models how to monitor comprehension by teaching points thinking aloud when listening in -Complete graphic organizer *Supports & confirms students’ attempt and -Extend the text through writing a success when problem-solving summary or in a “Response to *Supports & models metacognitive and Reading” journal entry. comprehension strategies being practiced Reading Behavior Look-For: *Marks behaviors that repeat in the next level. in * in * * over new * rapidly details as genres.* reading ability feelings arts. read interpret through in meaning. and vocabulary alternate and and to the reads text demonstrates selections. a or on to meaning. sophistication new text reading. to styles meaning encountered. flexibility and silently, the interest remembering shorter thoughts meanings. silently, writing, interpretations are text attention speculate acquires through days, different attention to beyond with interpreting reading reading off events revising and Extends research, Actively and Goes While Demonstrates interpreting several and Demonstrates characters’ After understanding Students Sustains texts
Guided Reading Level S Fluent Reader Lesson Framework Before During After -Set purpose/goal for reading -Front-load important themes -Introduce new vocabulary -Activate prior knowledge -Preview the text -Write down questions students may have based on preview of the text -Make predictions Students… *Read silently *Make notes & track their thinking *Check & adapt predictions *Graphic organizers Teacher… *Listens in to student read one at a time *Models how to monitor comprehension by thinking aloud when listening in *Supports & confirms students’ attempt and success when problem-solving *Supports & models metacognitive and comprehension strategies being practiced -Guide book talk discussion using focused comprehension strategy questions -Revisit “Before” reading questions -Students reflect personally to the text/or share their thinking -Reread parts of the text for one or two teaching points -Complete graphic organizer -Extend the text through writing a summary or in a “Response to Reading” journal entry. Reading Behavior Look-For: *Marks behaviors that repeat in the next level. Students While reading silently, reads rapidly and with attention to meaning. * Actively acquires new vocabulary through reading. Demonstrates flexibility in reading texts off different styles and genres.* Sustains attention to a text read over several days, remembering details and revising interpretations as new events are encountered. * Demonstrates interest and ability in interpreting shorter selections. * After reading silently, demonstrates understanding and sophistication in interpreting meaning. Goes beyond the text to interpret characters’ thoughts and feelings and to speculate on alternate meanings. Extends text meaning through research, writing, or the arts. *
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