Self-Selected Reading

The purpose of this block is to build fluency in reading, to allow students to read and enjoy text that is appropriate to their own independent reading levels, and to build confidence in students as readers.

Segment One: Teacher Read-Aloud

The teacher reads aloud to all students from a variety of genres, topics, and authors. (Bless a Book)

Segment Two: Independent Reading and Conferencing

1. Students choose a selection on their level to read independently.

2. The teacher holds conferences with 3-5 children daily as the other children read. She keeps a conference form recording each child’s individual progress, preferences, and responses. Every child will have a one-on-one conference with the teacher every week.

Segment Three: Sharing

1. Several students share (approximately two minutes each) with the whole class what they have read.

2. The reader answers several question from classmates about the selection. (Teacher has modeled types of thoughtful questions)

Multilevel:

Students choose what they want to read. A wide range of levels, topics, and genres need to be available.

“…a child who does not like to read is a child who has not found the right book.” Pat Cunningham