Redesigning Small-Group Reading Instruction

Discover the value of small-group reading instruction that accommodates students' individual literacy needs. Author Julie A. Taylor provides lesson plan templates to incorporate small groups into any learning structure. Teachers will design laser-targeted skills and strategy lessons to create more productive, positive, and equitable classrooms by ensuring all students are encouraged and able to achieve the integral milestones of reading development.K 8 teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators can use this book to: Lead focused small-group reading lessons with confidence and competencyImplement theoretical reading research into actionable teaching and instructional strategiesPromote equitable learning opportunities to effectively address students individual needsEncourage student participation, learning, and improvement with constructive, continuous, and corrective feedbackDevelop well-structured reading skills and strategy lessons to facilitate progressive reading developmentContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Reading EssentialsChapter 2: Preparing to Be a Reader The Pre-Alphabetic PhaseChapter 3: Beginning to Read The Partial Alphabetic PhaseChapter 4: Well on Their Way The Full Alphabetic PhaseChapter 5: Turning the Corner The Consolidated Alphabetic PhaseChapter 6: Reaching the Pinnacle The Automatic Reading PhaseEpilogueGlossaryAppendix A: Teacher Resources for the Pre-Alphabetic PhaseAppendix B: Teacher Resources for the Partial Alphabetic PhaseAppendix C: Teacher Resources for the Full Alphabetic PhaseAppendix D: Teacher Resources for the Consolidated Alphabetic PhaseAppendix E: Teacher Resources for the Automatic PhaseReferences and ResourcesIndex