Guided reading is a staple of elementary literacy instruction, yet
planning and conducting reading groups can be time consuming and
challenging. This hands-on book presents an innovative approach to
guided reading that is manageable even for teachers who are new to
small-group, differentiated reading instruction. Numerous classroom
examples illustrate how to organize groups and select suitably
challenging materials, structure group sessions, provide scaffolding and
cues while listening to students read, and balance small-group with
whole-class instruction. Special features include scheduling aids and
lists of common cues for beginning and older readers, as well as
suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.