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Before Reading
GUIDED READING
1 Warm Up
Reading
2 Prepare for
Reading
Teacher builds background knowledge that may be needed for the book through questions, pictures,
and/or objects.
Title/CoverPredictions
Sight WordsPoint out 1
or 2 high frequency words
that are in the book
Vocabulary
WordsIntroduce 1-2
new/important words
May include a picture walk
State the purpose for reading the book. Focus on a reading strategy or skill that has already
been taught in whole class minilesson or in a previous guided reading minilesson. Conduct a
brief review, if necessary.
When you read today, I want you to.
Introduce Book
4 Minilesson
5 Establish
Purpose/Focus
Title/Chapter
TitlePredictions
Vocabulary
WordsIntroduce 1-2
new/important words
previous section(s)
During Reading
6 Independent
Reading
After Reading
7 Discussion and
Comprehension
8 Extension
Activity
Students:
Teacher:
Example Questions:
1. What happened in this story/section?
2. One comprehension question specifically related to book.
3. One question that asks students to make a connection with the book.
Using literature response journals (may be guided or independent practice depending on age
and needs of group)
o Writing/response (drawing a picture for younger, writing for older)
o Graphic organizer
o Word work
o Vocabulary
Before Reading
GUIDED READING
1 Warm Up
Reading
2 Prepare for
Reading
Teacher builds background knowledge that may be needed for the book through questions, pictures,
and/or objects.
Title/CoverPredictions
Sight WordsPoint out 1
or 2 high frequency words
that are in the book
Vocabulary
WordsIntroduce 1-2
new/important words
May include a picture walk
State the purpose for reading the book. Focus on a reading strategy or skill that has already
been taught in whole class minilesson or in a previous guided reading minilesson. Conduct a
brief review, if necessary.
When you read today, I want you to.
Introduce Book
4 Minilesson
5 Establish
Purpose/Focus
Title/Chapter
TitlePredictions
Vocabulary
WordsIntroduce 1-2
new/important words
previous section(s)
During Reading
6 Independent
Reading
After Reading
7 Discussion and
Comprehension
8 Extension
Activity
Students:
Teacher:
Example Questions:
4. What happened in this story/section?
5. One comprehension question specifically related to book.
6. One question that asks students to make a connection with the book.
Using literature response journals (may be guided or independent practice depending on age
and needs of group)
o Writing/response (drawing a picture for younger, writing for older)
o Graphic organizer
o Word work
o Vocabulary