Read Like a 3rd Grader: Ongoing 3rd Grade Guided Reading + Writing *Levels O+P

*For the summer semester (June-August), we will read a different, short text every week.  Texts will be a mix of narrative and informational.  Learners can join at any time! 

In this ongoing class, students will meet twice a week for a guided reading lesson.  Students will learn new vocabulary and reading strategies, practice their comprehension skills, and learn to answer comprehension questions in writing. All lessons will follow the research-based, guided reading system created by Jan Richardson, an expert in guided reading.  Below is the specific class sequence that will be followed. 

Day One: 
1. Introductions 
2. New Vocabulary (that correlates to the week's book)
3. Book Introduction and Reading (an O or P leveled text) 
4. Comprehension Discussion (retelling, factual/inferential/critical thinking questions) 

Day Two: 
1. Vocabulary Review (same as Day One)
2. Reading (re-reading the whole text from Day One OR reading a new section of the same text from Day One)
3. Comprehension Discussion (retelling, factual/inferential/critical thinking questions) 
4. Guided Writing (answering a comprehension question in writing)

*For students to be most successful in this guided reading group, they should be able to read a Level O or P text with support.  Examples of Level O and P texts include: "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl, "Stone Fox" by John Gardiner, "Riding Freedom" by Pam Munoz Ryan, and "Runaway Ralph" by Beverly Cleary.   If your child can read around 80-90% of the words accurately in these books, answer factual questions independently, but needs support answering inferential and critical thinking questions, this is the perfect class for him/her! 

*Additionally, please note that for effective teaching and learning to occur, students will be asked to read-aloud.  Students may also be asked to read with a partner in breakout Zoom sessions.  If your child will feel uncomfortable reading aloud in front of a small group or with a partner, please feel free to request private guided reading lessons.  

*Finally, I strongly encourage cameras to remain on throughout each class.  When students have their cameras on, it's easier for me to gauge the pace of each individual student and the class, identify when students are confused and/or need support, and effectively manage behavior so learning can occur.  Thank you for partnering with me and encouraging your child to leave his/her camera on!