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The teacher reads aloud to the whole group.

Models expressive, fluent reading

Allows children to enjoy books that are too difficult to read themselves.

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The class engages in reading a book together, usually an enlarged big book for the primary grades.

Increases children's knowledge of print.

Teacher models specific reading strategies

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Reminder: What shared reading should be.

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The teacher works with a small group of students who are on approximately the same reading level.

Provides "scaffolding."

Allows for data collection and individual instruction.

Instruction should be one level higher than independent level.

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Children read books independently on their own level.

At lower elementary grades, teacher selects "leveled" books at each students reading ability.

Provides practice of taught strategies.

Can differentiate by readiness and  by interest.

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Main focus: To foster a love of reading by allowing students to choose their own books.
Students respond to the reading by writing in their journals, conferencing with teachers, and sharing thoughts and ideas within small groups.
Students take ownership of their own learning and must value the importance of sustained silent reading.
Teachers give mini-lessons about procedures, reading strategies, or literary skills.
An example of a reading strategy called, "Stop and Jot," is pictured below