Helps elementary teachers use guided reading instruction in small groups to support children through the stages of literacy development, from pre-emergent to proficient. This book examines the five steps of guided reading: setting the scene, taking a picture walk, oral reading, returning to the text, and responding to the text.

This title was formerly published by Zephyr Press. This book helps elementary teachers use guided reading instruction in small groups to support children through the stages of literacy development, from pre-emergent to proficient. The author examines the five key steps of guided reading: setting the scene, taking a picture walk, oral reading, returning to the text, and responding to the text.

Acknowledgements Introduction Part I. Foundations 1. How Learning Happens 2. The Continuum of Development 3. The Reading Process Part II. Techniques 4. Teacher Talk 5. Grouping Schemes 6. Analyzing Texts Part III. Putting It All Together 7. Before Guided Reading 8. Guided Reading 9. After Guided Reading Glossary Resource List Bibliography Index