[Guided Reading Basics: Organizing, Managing and Implementing a Balanced Language Programme] (By: Lori Jamison Rog) [published: January, 2003]

by Lori Jamison Rog

Lori Rog provides a model for Guided Reading that can help teachers meet the varied needs of their K–3 students. The keys to her Guided Reading model working with small, flexible groups of students with similar instructional needs; using texts that are carefully chosen to provide the right balance of support and challenge; providing instructional support through scaffolding to build reading strategies and develop the habits of independent, lifelong readers. The heart of the book is a close look at the guided reading lesson itself. With direct reference to text samples, each chapter deals with the guided reading lesson at a different reading emergent, early, developmental, and fluent readers. The final section discusses instruction strategies, with chapters on phonics, vocabulary study, comprehension strategies, retelling and responding to text, and the use of non-fiction in the guided reading program.

Teachers will find practical, classroom-tested strategies for organizing, managing, and implementing effective guided reading strategies in the early years. It lays the groundwork and shows new and experienced teachers how

fit guided reading into a balanced literacy program; organize the class for independent learning; create flexible reading groups and select the best reading materials to meet the instructional needs of each group; assess and monitor student learning

Genres: Education

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Pembroke Publishers]

"Reading it, I felt inspired and validated in what I was going and realized that I need some to reorganize!" - Professionally Speaking