Reading Overview:

Our reading program will include many facets, including:

• Read Alouds:  Teacher reads books aloud modeling fluency and the use of reading strategies such as questioning and predicting.
• Shared Reading:  Explicit whole group lessons based upon grade level content standards.  May include comprehension or fluency strategies using picture books, poems, big books, songs, anthologies, or articles.
• Guided Reading:  15-20 minute small group in-depth lessons using leveled reading books.
• Independent Reading:  Students read self-selected books and track their reading with Think Books and periodic book conferences. 
• Supplemental Support:  Students requiring additional assistance will have additional small group instruction with explicit focus on target skills in the classroom for 20-30 minutes daily. 
• Intervention Support:  Additional, intensive intervention with systematic, explicit instruction focused on target skills provided by Title I or Resource Teachers.