Guided Reading
In an article titled, Modified Guided Reading: Gateway to English as a Second Language and Literacy Learning the authors Avalos, Plasencia, Chavez, and Rascon discuss the importance and benefits of using guided reading programs with ELLs. One of the most important things the authors said to consider was the reading level of the child when reading in their first language. It is important to know at what stage the child performs, so that the teacher can determine the child's understanding of what literacy is. If the child is a fluent reader in their first language, they are at an advantage when facing the English language because they understand the steps to becoming literate. Guided reading is so beneficial to ELLs because it provides individualized instruction and further exposure to language. For teachers, guided reading is structured and provides a great way to track progress. Below are some charts that provide a visual outline of the difference in traditional guided reading and modified guided reading for ELLs.
- Other than working with ELLs, what do you think is another huge problem that teachers face when trying to use guided reading in classrooms?
- Do you think pairing students with learners of their same reading level is beneficial or harmful for their progress to become better readers?
When browsing the internet, I found a lot of article on guided reading for students who are ESL. I think this will be a great source to have whenever I have a student is ESL.
ReplyDeleteI think that another huge problem that teachers face when using guided reading is keeping the students on task when they are split into different groups. During my classroom observation, the teacher in the classroom rotated groups and while she worked with a specific reading level she gave the other students something to keep them occupied but since her attention wasn't on them completely, some of them lost focus.
ReplyDeleteI think that pairing students is beneficial because students are not intimidated by others who may be at a higher reading level, or impatient with students who are at a lower reading level. I think that working with others at their own level allows children to get the most out of a reading lesson.
First of all Selds I have to say great charts! Secondly, I think it is beneficial to group students together at similar reading levels because it will provide a fellow student that will be able to progress at similar levels. Guided reading is going to be a tool that I know I will use and look forward to using charts as resources.
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