Glossary
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Guided Reading: The
teacher works with a small group of students (usually two to
six). The groupings are flexible; children come in and out of
groups based on common needs to learn specific skills, explore
curriculum connections, and/or share interests. There is a
specific purpose and teaching element for each lesson (a
mini-lesson) and there is the opportunity to discuss and
practice reading and rereading. The teacher introduces and
selects text that is at an instructional level. The students
read the text to themselves. The teacher supports the students
both during and after the reading. Guided reading assumes:
multiple copies of a text; new, unseen text; type and amount
of teacher guidance depends on the developmental and reading
level of the group; consistent and on-going monitoring,
assessment and evaluation is built into the process; goal is
to help students learn the reading strategies to decode and
construct meaning, going beyond literal interpretation.
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Independent Reading:
Independent reading does not mean that the children are
reading alone, quietly, as in silent reading. Independent
reading involves materials at their independent reading levels
so that the children can focus on developing fluency and
phrasing for comprehension. Students read on their own, or
with a partner, choosing from a wide range of materials,
genres. Students know where they can find easy books and how
to choose them.
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Read Aloud (Think Aloud) Reading: The
teacher chooses a book to read aloud to students. The teacher
models what good readers do, what good readers are thinking as
they read, and how they use strategies. This is an opportunity
to use some of the best literature, which may be too
challenging for the children to read themselves. It is also an
opportunity to do some explicit teaching. Whole class and
small group settings work well.
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Shared Reading: The
teacher involves students in reading together. For example, in
early grade levels, shared reading and rereading often
involves enlarged text, big books, and charts such as language
experience and interactive writing. Choral reading allows
students to practice phrasing and fluency. Whole class and
small group settings work well.
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