A closer look at guided reading / David Hornsby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hornsby, David.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reading (Elementary).

Physical Description:

vi, 194 : illustrations ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

Armadale, Vic. : Eleanor Curtain Pub., 2000.

Summary:

In this his latest book, the author describes clearly and succinctly what guided reading involves and gives practical and authoritative advice on how to incorporate guided reading into a literacy program. Has something to offer all teachers.

Contents:

Introduction : What is success? ; The power of literature ; Programs with passion

1. Learning to read : What is reading? ; From apprentice to expert ; Predictable patterns but individual pathways ; A model of instruction

2. Guided reading in a comprehensive literacy program : A multi-strand program ; Reading to children ; Shared reading ; Guided reading ; Independent reading ; The language-experience approach ; Reading: different texts for different purposes ; Take-home reading

3. Getting ready for guided reading : Knowing the children ; Organisation of texts for guided reading ; Matching children and texts ; Starting guided reading with emergent readers ; Knowing the classroom program ; Developing a supportive classroom climate

4. A closer look at guided reading : Teacher preparation ; Format of a guided reading sessions ; Introducing the text ; Reading the text ; Revisiting the text ; Responding to the text

5. Sample guided reading lesson plans : Different lesson plan formats ; Other differences ; The sample lesson plans ; Guided reading at the emergent stage ; Guided reading at the early stage ; Guided reading at the transitional state

6. Classroom organisation : The beginning of the year ; An established program ; Part 1: Whole-class introductory activity ; Part 2: Workshop (small group and independent work) ; Part 3: Silent reading and share time.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

187532755X :

9781875327553

OCLC:

50070242