Read about how to level any text for your guided reading groups.
Do you know how to level ANY text and correlate guided reading levels between resources?
Have you ever picked up a book you wanted to use with your guided reading group, only to discover that the levels or numbers don’t match the system that your school uses? One size does NOT fit all in Guided Reading!
I can’t wait to share this FREE Guided Reading Correlation Chart with you because you CAN level just about any guided reader. I’m also going to share some tips with you on how to level any text even if it doesn’t include a level at all. Let me begin by answering a few questions that you may have about Guided Reading levels.
What exactly is a guided reading level?
Contrary to popular belief, a guided reading level is NOT a score. The level represents a set of student behaviors that are observable to the teacher. Each reading level has it’s own set of understandings and behaviors. Teachers must differentiate their instruction and the texts they use with their students.
How often should my students read independently?
This is my favorite question for teachers to ask! EVERY DAY! Your students need to be reading every single day, without a doubt! To be real readers, students have to read texts on their independent level on a daily basis.
Why should students read books on their independent reading level?
For students to successfully process the text they are reading, it must be on their independent level. If the text is too difficult, then the student will not be able to process it correctly. If the text is too easy, the student will not be able to improve fluency and grow as a reader. When students practice reading on their independent level, they can build up their reading skills such as: fluency, stamina, vocabulary, comprehension, and build interest in topics.
Keep reading and Grab your FREE Guided Reading Correlation Chart here!
This blog post was originally posted on TeacherKarma.com
Happy Teaching! Jen 🙂
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