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Guided reading has always been a favorite part of my instructional day. I never struggled with my groups in K-2 but never felt like I ever quite found my groove with third graders. I'm hoping to get some new insight into using guided reading with older students as well as some new resources for managing guided reading.

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I wanted to join this book study in hopes that it would give me new and creative ways to make my small groups more intentional and beneficial to my students. I am always looking for how to strengthen the impact of learning during reading and any additional resources/ideas are helpful. -S.Voorhees

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After reading the introduction I am excited to read the rest of the book.  I noticed that there are online resources as well.  I am always looking for ways to improve my small group instruction and maximize the small amount of time I get with these groups.  Extra resources are always welcomed, especially the ones that are ready to use.  This is important because of the wide range of levels the students are at.        R. Ryan

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I joined this book study to learn better ways to plan intentional, leveled and focused small group instruction. I want meet the individual needs of my students where they are, and grow them through the year.

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I want to make sure that the time I have with my students during small group is meaningful to each of them. I want to make sure I am moving them towards where they need to be with the right amount of support but also challenge. With such a range of readers in first grade I feel like it’s easy to struggle with meeting each groups specific needs.This is a tool I am hopeful will take away some of that uncertainty.
-C. Heusinkveld

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I wanted to participate in this study because a teammate showed the book to our grade level. I had been looking for something more concrete to use in small group reading. My goal is to have a better insight of where my students are and find the best way to meet their needs. E. Eldridge

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I wanted to participate in this book study because I know this is the best way to teach reading.  I am a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and this follows most of RR outline.  My goal is to have Guided Reading groups that are right on target for what each child needs and address their specific reading goals.   Susan Baker

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I wanted to participate in this study because I want to know that what I am doing is researched-based and effective. I want to make every moment count in my guided reading groups. One goal for my guided reading groups is to have more word study included. - S. Smith

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I really need this refresher on Guided Reading, because it has been a few years since I was first trained in it. I welcome some fresh ideas for my reading groups and have always enjoyed my guided reading groups.

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I wanted to participate in the book study mainly because kindergarten instruction is so new to me. After eight years in fourth it was hard to start instruction so basic and I hoped this would help give me a better idea of what my small group would look like. I want to better understand what level to meet each student.

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I would like to get back to what I know; my roots/foundation of teaching reading.  Thus feeling like I m teaching again.  Ultimately, my goal would be to enjoy teaching reading again.

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Reading can be even more challenging for ESL students because they have limited vocabulary in English, so easy strategies like picture clues and using prior knowledge aren't always enough for them. I want to build their vocabulary as quickly as possible while helping them learn decoding, comprehension and writing skills. I want to make the most of my time with them and target all the areas they need help with effectively. -Melissa Richardson

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I want to be able to feel more confident in being able to differentiate for each of my groups. I want to learn new strategies that will help catch up some of my students, while still pushing and challenging all to fit their individual needs. My main goal is to be making sure I am using my small group time as efficiently as possible. -K. Frantz

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I want to make the most of my guided reading time and ensure I am using appropriate strategies for each groups needs.  I hope to become more confident in the best teaching stategies as well as appropriate skill progression at each reading level to best meet the needs of each student. E. Stilwell

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I want to be able to know strategies to help students at all levels of reading to better be able to succeed.  -T.House

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For the most part, the students I work with are proficient readers, however, it doesn't mean that some don't have a specific deficiency or gap that they can cleverly disguise.  I want to learn strategies for working with readers that will help me to identify an instructional focus for these students and then adequately assess their progress.  H. Powell

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I want to make sure I am building a strong reading foundation for my students. I would like to better differentiate my guided reading groups to make sure all my students are making growth and becoming stronger readers. F. Thomas

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I would like to learn some specific strategies/routines to target my students that struggle with decoding. -L. Flythe

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I want to build my Word Work activity choices to meet more student needs. C. Gallagher

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I would love to find ways to strengthen my guided reading groups to make sure I am meeting the needs of my students. I am very interested in the lesson plan template and the guided reading group strategies.

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Over the years, I have seen the struggles of our pre-readers and emergent readers.   I am excited about the strategies Jan Richardson has to incorporate into guided reading groups to meet these learners!

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I wanted to find ways to improve my reading group for my 3/4 group. A few of my students were stuck from BOY to MOY due to fluency and comprehension.  I hope by the end of this study I have a more targeted and intentional plan for meeting their needs so that they will grow as readers and responders to text!