| Learning to read is a large and difficult task, but | | | | and students need to find good books at the |
| children can learn the skill quicker when properly | | | | appropriate reading level. After all, when the story is |
| guided by caring teachers and parents. There are | | | | too difficult for children to read, it is easy for them |
| several components of guided reading. It is usually | | | | to get confused and frustrated. They will also lose |
| taught in a small group of three to six students and | | | | sight of the plot which makes reading more boring |
| the teacher provides an introduction to the material, | | | | for beginners. |
| reading strategies and assistance when the children | | | | Guided reading is primarily used by teachers, but |
| need it. After everyone has read through the | | | | there are ways that parents can encourage children |
| material, the teacher also tries to elicit a response | | | | to develop their reading skills at home as well. For |
| from the students by asking questions about the | | | | example, taking the time to read bedtime stories or |
| text or starting a discussion. | | | | and a couple small books during the day can make |
| In addition to providing the one-on-one attention that | | | | books more attractive to your child. Obviously, |
| students need as they learn to read, guided reading | | | | building a family library will make it easier for your |
| creates a comfortable team environment for learning | | | | children to access those books. If you can't afford to |
| and teaching. The whole process also teaches children | | | | stock a couple book shelves, libraries are still a great |
| how to approach an unfamiliar text, get through | | | | place to find the books your children love. It might |
| difficult sections and review the material at the end. | | | | not be as fast as finding literature online, but children |
| This is a valuable skill in and of itself because they will | | | | appreciate holding concrete objects and looking at |
| need to learn how to select reading material and | | | | the colorful pictures in lower-level books. |
| draw lessons out of what they read in the future. | | | | Reading is a skill that children will use for the rest of |
| Praise is an important part of guided reading because | | | | their lives. It will impact their education, their |
| it balances out the correction and feedback that | | | | opportunities and the enjoyment they find in |
| students receive. Being recognized and praised for | | | | literature. That is why the learning process is worth all |
| their achievements also builds confidence and makes | | | | the time and resources teachers and parents can |
| reading an enjoyable experience. | | | | afford to provide. |
| Before guided reading even begins, teachers, parents | | | | |