Features Commonly Found in A 'Guided Reading' Session
- Book Introduction
Adult with group. Prepare the children, providing support through reading the title, talking about the type of text, looking at the pictures and accessing previous knowledge. Aim to give them confidence without reading the book to them. If necessary, locate and preview difficult new words and unfamiliar concepts or names. A variety of books/genres can be used
- Strategy Check
Adult with group. Introduce or review specific reading strategies that the children have been taught and remind them to use these when reading.
- Independent Reading
Individuals. Children read the book at their own pace. Monitor individuals and use appropriate prompts to encourage problem-solving. Praise correct use of reading strategies.
- Returning to the Text
Adult with group. Briefly talk about what has been read to check children's understanding. Praise correct use of reading strategies.
- Response to the Text
Adult with group. Encourage children to respond to the book either through a short discussion where they express opinions, or through providing follow-up activities.
- Re-reading Guided Text
"Individuals." Provide a 'familiar book' box for each group, containing texts recently used in Guided Reading. Children can re-read texts to themselves or with a partner as an independent activity to give them opportunities to develop fluency and expression and build up 'reading miles'. (taken from the following publication "Guided Reading" found at: www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/literacy)
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