New Groups Coming in January!!!

I can't believe it's time for assessing again...DIBELS and running records! We will utilize the information we gather to form our new groups. Some will be happy to change and others will NOT be so happy...LOL...remember, I always try to share the wealth!

I hope to have new groups formed before Christmas break in order for there to be time to plan. Just wanted to review the lesson plan we use for small group instruction as we are coming to the end of the semester...

Remember to do an easy read (for higher groups) and a reread for lower level groups. This is important for fluency practice.

Word study is an important part of the lesson for those up through evolving word study particularly. This allows us to teach patterns for spelling as well as for reading.

Have children read aloud as much as possible. Round robin reading should not be used. Instead, use whisper read with a lead reader, partner read, choral read....the more practice they get reading the more proficient they will become.

Comprehension is key! Ask thinking questions, have students ask questions of each other...before, during and after the reading. Write these questions down before the lesson is taught!

PLAN, PLAN AND PLAN!!!! Let me know if you have any questions!! Have a great day!