Small-Group Reading Instruction: A Differentiated Teaching Model for Intermediate Readers, Grades 3-8 [Paperback]

Beverly Tyner (Author), Sharon E. Green (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0872075745 | ISBN-13: 978-0872075740 | Publication Date: August 1, 2005

This book presents a powerful small-group differentiated teaching model for leading intermediate students through the evolving reader, maturing reader, and advanced reader developmental stages. Using these effective, research-based teaching strategies, teachers can support growth in fluency, word study, and comprehension as students make critical practices for working with, managing, and assessing small groups, which result in better instruction for all students.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: International Reading Association (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872075745
• ISBN-13: 978-0872075740
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GET THIS BOOK!!!, July 10, 2007

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Joanne Dalbon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Small-Group Reading Instruction: A Differentiated Teaching Model for Intermediate Readers, Grades 3-8 (Paperback)

I recently interviewed with a school that is implementing whole-school, small-group reading instruction. As a teacher who has taught in schools that promoted whole-group reading intsruction, I purchased this book in hope that it would provide information to help me in the classroom. The information in this book is invaluable. The information suggested, is not only precise, but it provides specifics about assessing student reading levels, characteristics of each level, activities to support instruction, as well as, classroom routines that can facilitate small-group reading instruction; which can be a daunting task for new and veteran teachers. There are activities that focus on building fluency, word study and comprehension, which are three integral components to a successful reading program. As this book is focused on intermediate grade levels it provides information for both self-contained and departmentalized classroom settings. The authors have also included assessment material and reproducibles with detailed instruction for usage.
I read this book in about a week, however, I have sectioned it off and written notes that will prove to be extremely helpful in the classroom. This book is precise and detailed. It is a "must have" for those teachers and administrators who are currently utilizing small-group reading instruction.
I recently purchased the version of this book that caters to beginning and struggling readers. I am anxious to read it, as I am positive it will provide even more insight in the area of differentiated small-group reading.
For the price, this book is, an absolute, "must-have". I highly recommend it for classroom teachers at the elementary and intermediate levels. This book can also serve as a valuable resource for home-schoolers, as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used daily, excellent reference and tool!, February 27, 2010

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M. Hance "educator" (TN, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Small-Group Reading Instruction: A Differentiated Teaching Model for Beginning and Struggling Readers [SMALL-GROUP READING INSTRUCTIO] (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful tool for any teacher of primary grades. It provides research and strategies to reach the full spectrum of learners in most classrooms. The activities are meaningful and easy to follow. The students become engaged and eager to learn. This is a resource that will not stay on the shelf!