Rather than depend solely
on small reading groups, the Reader's Workshop method blends whole group instruction, small needs - based groups, and individual conferring to guide students through the application of the seven basic comprehension strategies.
McClain encourages the specialists to follow up with each teacher to share the data and ensure that teachers have
created small reading groups based on learning needs, as well as lunchtime or afterschool tutoring for those students still reading at low levels.
An extra set of hands in the room while teachers are
in small reading group is always well received and a great way to for SLPs to begin some true consultation and collaboration with teachers.
While SOAR originally started as an independent reading time, it also includes reading aloud,
small reading groups and the occasional book share.
As Sipes and his students read a story about gymnast Dominique Dawes, third - grader Alexander Coyers noted some similarities between the U.S. gymnastics team and
his small reading group.
Methods that she used in her classroom — including guided reading,
small reading groups and giving students access to texts at their reading levels — helped to transform the reading curriculum.
Second - grade teacher Claudine Phillips working with one of
her small reading groups at Roscomare Road Elementary in Los Angeles.