Readers know when to reread.

Teaching Point:

Readers know when they need to reread.

What Needs Work:

knowing when to reread

Small Group Lesson:

·         Explain and model examples of three times when readers should reread: 1.      When you stop to figure out a new or hard word.  Reread the sentence smoothly. 2.      When the whole book or chapter took a lot of sounding out.  Reread the entire thing (book or chapter). 3.      When there is a rough patch.  Reread that spot.  ·         Practice rereading with just-right books.

Resources:

First Grade Readers, Stephanie Parsons, page 44, 85, 126

Lesson By:  Megan

Readers notice when they're thinking about something else.

Teaching Point:

Readers notice when they’re thinking about something else.

What Needs Work:

thinking work of reading, comprehension

Small Group Lesson:

·         Discuss how readers need to notice when their minds are on something other than their book. ·         What should you do when that happens? ·         Back up and reread. ·         Do a quick comprehension check.  “What have I been reading about?” ·         Have students practice with their own just-right books.

Resources:

First Grade Readers, Stephanie Parsons, page 82

Lesson By:  Megan