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Guided
Reading Lessons using
Jonathan London*s Froggy books
Froggy Plays Soccer
Froggy Gets Dressed
Froggy Goes to School
Froggy Learns to Swim
Let*s Go Froggy
Froggy*s First Kiss
Day 1:
Lead discussion
* Explained that focus in lit groups
was on talking about the story, whereas focus in guided reading (F&P)
was reading strategies.
Model Literature Circle Whole Group / Set
Purpose of Reading
* Establish reason for reading about
the first book. While reading the book think about what you thought
of the book.
* After reading, held the book and
said "I wondered if Froggy was going to touch the ball with his
hands since he kept worrying about it. He did!"
* Explained that we would be doing
"Pass the Book" (from On Their Way, book about teaching second
graders). Everyone had to say what they thought of the book. Maybe something
you liked, or didn*t like, etc. Started with person next to me. (Aside:
While I did this, there was dead silence as the book went around. They
listened so carefully to what everyone said and didn*t repeat anything!)
I made a mental note of what was said "I like, I noticed, I wondered,
This reminded me of . . .) I made a list of these at the end and explained
that could use these to start book conversations.
Students Reading
* Students then read another Froggy
book of their choosing (3 ring circus mostly) and did Pass the Book
with whoever else was reading that book. It gave them a chance to be
heard in a small group and for the adults to reinforce positive listening.
I saw this as a great beginning to literature circles for us.
Follow Up After Reading
Then students came back to rug, and share
the "I noticed..., I wonder...." comments from the small group
discussions. Don*t repeat every comment the children say instead let them
listen to each other. I encourage the little groups to decide what interesting
point from their book that they*d like to share with the big group.
Day 2:
Set Purpose of Reading
While reading the book think about what you
thought of the book.
Students Reading
Students choose a different title, read and
do Pass the Book.
Follow Up After Reading
After sharing in small groups with others
who read same title, they write their response down on a response sheet
and draw a picture (optional). I modeled this first, using ideas from
Soccer, yesterday. This is my introduction to response logs which serve
as a jumping off point for conversations in book groups. This time I had
them meet in groups first to get the ideas flowing. Later I*ll have them
do the response sheet first, then meet and talk, using the sheets as a
catalyst for discussion.
Day 3:
Set Purpose of Reading
Character Traits
* What is his personality like? (explain
difference between inside and outside characteristics). Make list together
of words that describe Froggy (silly, curious, absent-minded, etc)
* Read aloud Froggy*s First Kiss.
Can you find support for any of these characteristics in this story?
Where? Model completing trait sheet on overhead.
Students Reading
Students then choose another title to read
and select at least 2 traits from list that they must find support from
in one of the books* they*ve read so far. The sheet is like a web with
"Froggy" in the middle and a place for two traits coming out.
There is space to write support under each trait. Another way to keep
track is to use sticky notes. The children can place a sticky note in
two places where they find a character trait. I like to give a small group
five sticky notes so as a group they find numerous traits.
Follow Up After Reading
Come back together and share findings. Add
to class chart. We find tons of support in all the books.
Day 4:
Set the Purpose for Reading
"Author*s fingerprints" (also from
On Their Way). How are all Froggy books read so far the same/ What have
in common? (starting lines, 4 seasons, always a problem, sound effects,
etc) Begin a list of how we recognize a "Froggy" book. Always
asking for support for ideas.
Students Reading
Students then take copied list (I have an
adult run to the copier after we make our list) and read through books
to find support for our statements. Record info and title of book found
in.
Follow Up After Reading
Return to group and share. It*s amazing what
they discover!
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