Guided+Reading

Guided Reading of Text
 * Orientation to new book (before)
 * Reading of new book (during)
 * Comprehension / discussion (after)

Kindergarten Practices in Guided Reading:
 * Introducing the book - - Discuss parts of the book (spine, front cover, back cover)
 * Read the author's (and illustrator's) name and discuss
 * Introduce the title page
 * Read the book with the students they are to follow along. For emergent readers, a pointer is helpful in keeping up with the text. (see creepy fingers below)
 * For early and transitional readers, no crutch should be used.
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