As a new teacher, this was so helpful! I really love my small group time, and want to make sure I'm giving them the best that I can. I learned many new things! I'm guilty of the wait out, the stare, and forgetting the bigger picture at my table. It makes sense to give it to them in the beginning of the week, that's my job, teach what they don't know. Literally a duh lightbulb moment for me. Thank you!!
Hello! thanks so much for your advice can you please send me the guided reading time table and cheat sheets. I am also a teacher and struggling with GR. xx
Hi Frankie. I'm so glad to know you found the video helpful ❤️ Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading 😀 the cheat sheets and planning are in there along with some other things that I use 👍 You might need to request access and I can approve it from my email once I get a chance 😁 Thanks for supporting my channel! drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
I am teaching remedial reading this year and have large groups of students who are all struggling readers on varying levels. I feel very comfortable teaching the young grades (1, 2, 3), but am still finding my way with teaching grades 4 and 5. These kids have missed a lot of skills early on and are still expected to pass tests on grade level.
Hmmm. The expectation to reach grade level is an understandable benchmark as you want them to reach the desired levels for their age but its not necessarily the way to get there. I would recommend using running records till you think they are capable of trying the grade tests. Are you in America?
This was great thank you. I am a graduate teacher and I am rehashing my guided reading this year. I would love a copy of your word work cheat sheets please, if still available.
Thanks so much for these videos!!! Could I have the word work cheat sheets and organisation . I’m moving from upper primary to infants for the first time so any resources would be amazing
Talkin' Chalk Thanks. Will have a look. Long weekend here in WA. Love your videos, and I'm not a classroom teacher atm. We have Ts who are still needing support with GR and this info is very useful.
I think for every positive perspective there is always someone who has an opposite perspective. However, considering L3 is stemmed from Reading Recovery and RR was reviewed extensively then scrapped. I think we are definitely due for a close inquiry into L3 and if it is being implemented in the best possible way for students or if indeed it's something that needs changing.
Hi Bec, thanks for taking the time to share your ideas on RUclips. I have some questions based on the video. Firstly what are your thoughts on using decodable texts such as the Fitzroy readers you spoke about for beginning readers? Personally I love them because I find it easy to explicitly teach when I use them because all the phonemes they encounter in the text have be taught and mastered previously. Secondly do you know the original source of the stretchy snake/chunky monkey posters? I see them in so many rooms but no one I ask knows where they come from.
Hi Lucy! I definitely think we need to always remember student need when it comes to selecting texts. Ideally we want to keep current, relevant, evidence-based resources but if a child isn't progressing then we need to try something different. I like some of those older styles because I learned to read on them an have always been a solid reader. My own kids read them too. So I can understand how a student might connect or benefit from them. Im not sure of the original source but theres so much out there on Google that I just use those displays usually.
Hi there thank you for your time and effort with your guided reading videos I have learnt so much and am genuinely excited to start must do/can do with my composite 3/4 class. I am going to request access to your goggle doc of word work but I would also love to see an example of your planning/ template for your explicit guided reading sessions. I am going to private message you on FB as I have no idea how to not publicly leave my details!!, thanks Leila
Hey there. I found this video and all your other 'must do can do' films super helpful. Are you able to send me the resources you disucssed? Cheat sheats... This my 1st year with infants. Loving it!! Just need to get my guided reading down pat.
Hello!!! You mentioned in this video you have a cheat sheet for word work?! That’s the thing I’m struggling with.. would you be so kind as to send me a copy?!
Hi Tahlia! Can I recommend you delete your email as this is a public post and I don't want randoms to email you with spam 😉 Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading ❤️ hope they're helpful! drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
@@talkinchalk Hi Bec, big fan of the channel! I just requested access to the google doc you linked, I hope that is okay, and I would be so grateful if I could get a copy aswell! I am just starting out with pracs and figuring everything out! All the best, Caitlin.
Hi Caitlin. no worries at all. When the kids are settled later today I'll jump on the laptop and approve your access 😀 Im so glad you enjoy the channel! ❤️
Hi Bec, this has been really helpful. I'm on class for the first time with kindy (Graduate) and reading group structure was something i struggled with, especially being so time poor. I have received amazing tips from this video and must do, can do videos. Can i please have the cheat sheet for word work, Greatly appreciated.
Hi Natasha! Im so glad you found this useful. I would like to protect your email from public view though. Could you send me a message on Facebook or Twitter please?
Really great info. Thanks Bec! I just wondered, do you see every group every day? If so, how many texts (reading books) would you typically get through with each group over the course of a week? I teach P/1/2 this year so I have a wiiiiiide range of abilities and I am finding the older children love to have a new book each time they meet me for guided reading.
Thanks Im glad you liked the video 😀 I only use the one text each week for guided reading, however they access new books in their independent reading and modelled reading. Its good to engage in a new book everyday but for the time they are with me for explicit instruction the focus is on the one text so I can focus on deep knowledge and understanding.
Awesome. I find this really difficult when working with my group. Do you do running records in this time? We have 1 task per reading session for each group. It just takes so long to get everything done :/
I do running records every Friday. The annecdotal notes dont happen in detail and really should only note main points u will need the next day. Otherwise you're just taking notes instead of teaching. Keep the tasks succinct as they can do more during their independent activity time ❤️
Hi there, I love your videos and I would love it if you could send through the word work cheat sheets. I am a first year teacher on Kindergarten and am trying to learn as much as possible to make my guided reading time really worthwhile for my students. Thank you :)
Hi Stacey. I'm so glad to know you found the video helpful ❤️ Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading 😀 the cheat sheets and planning are in there along with some other things that I use 👍 You might need to request access and I can approve it from my email 😁 Thanks for supporting my channel! drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
As a new teacher, this was so helpful! I really love my small group time, and want to make sure I'm giving them the best that I can. I learned many new things! I'm guilty of the wait out, the stare, and forgetting the bigger picture at my table. It makes sense to give it to them in the beginning of the week, that's my job, teach what they don't know. Literally a duh lightbulb moment for me. Thank you!!
I'm so glad you found this beneficial! Thank you for the positive feedback and thanks for watching ❤️
I sense that youre very compassionate towards the educating of your students.
Absolutely 😁 our job would be twice as hard if we had no sense of compassion for others ❤️
Hello! thanks so much for your advice can you please send me the guided reading time table and cheat sheets. I am also a teacher and struggling with GR. xx
Hi Frankie. I'm so glad to know you found the video helpful ❤️
Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading 😀 the cheat sheets and planning are in there along with some other things that I use 👍
You might need to request access and I can approve it from my email once I get a chance 😁
Thanks for supporting my channel!
drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
The reading roles link doesn't work anymore.
I am teaching remedial reading this year and have large groups of students who are all struggling readers on varying levels. I feel very comfortable teaching the young grades (1, 2, 3), but am still finding my way with teaching grades 4 and 5. These kids have missed a lot of skills early on and are still expected to pass tests on grade level.
Hmmm. The expectation to reach grade level is an understandable benchmark as you want them to reach the desired levels for their age but its not necessarily the way to get there. I would recommend using running records till you think they are capable of trying the grade tests. Are you in America?
This was great thank you. I am a graduate teacher and I am rehashing my guided reading this year. I would love a copy of your word work cheat sheets please, if still available.
Hi Melissa! Can you please send a message to my Facebook page and I’ll send through there 😃
reciprocal reading for different roles?
Thanks so much for these videos!!! Could I have the word work cheat sheets and organisation . I’m moving from upper primary to infants for the first time so any resources would be amazing
hello :)
May i please have the word work cheat sheets please !
Hi Belinda 😊 can you send me a message on the Talkin' Chalk Facebook page and I'll send it through 👍
Great videos. I am currently on leave.....craving anything Teacher related. Hahaha. Thank you.
Thanks for watching on your time off! I hope you spend some time on rest and relaxation too ❤️
What is the L3 of which you speak?
L3 stands for 'Language, Learning and Literacy'. If you Google it there is lots of info available 😀
Talkin' Chalk Thanks. Will have a look. Long weekend here in WA. Love your videos, and I'm not a classroom teacher atm. We have Ts who are still needing support with GR and this info is very useful.
I'm glad that you find it beneficial ❤️
@@talkinchalk this post has quite a negative take on L3. Any comments? gregashman.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/what-can-we-learn-from-the-l3-debacle/
I think for every positive perspective there is always someone who has an opposite perspective. However, considering L3 is stemmed from Reading Recovery and RR was reviewed extensively then scrapped. I think we are definitely due for a close inquiry into L3 and if it is being implemented in the best possible way for students or if indeed it's something that needs changing.
Hi Bec, thanks for taking the time to share your ideas on RUclips.
I have some questions based on the video. Firstly what are your thoughts on using decodable texts such as the Fitzroy readers you spoke about for beginning readers? Personally I love them because I find it easy to explicitly teach when I use them because all the phonemes they encounter in the text have be taught and mastered previously. Secondly do you know the original source of the stretchy snake/chunky monkey posters? I see them in so many rooms but no one I ask knows where they come from.
Hi Lucy! I definitely think we need to always remember student need when it comes to selecting texts. Ideally we want to keep current, relevant, evidence-based resources but if a child isn't progressing then we need to try something different. I like some of those older styles because I learned to read on them an have always been a solid reader. My own kids read them too. So I can understand how a student might connect or benefit from them. Im not sure of the original source but theres so much out there on Google that I just use those displays usually.
Hi there, I would absolutely love the word work cheat sheets! I am first year teaching guided reading this year and am after all the help I can get :)
Link sent to you on Facebook 👍 thanks for watching ❤️
Hi there thank you for your time and effort with your guided reading videos I have learnt so much and am genuinely excited to start must do/can do with my composite 3/4 class. I am going to request access to your goggle doc of word work but I would also love to see an example of your planning/ template for your explicit guided reading sessions. I am going to private message you on FB as I have no idea how to not publicly leave my details!!, thanks Leila
Thank you so much for this video and the resources that you share. You are a superstar!
Oh thank you that's so kind of you to say ❤
Hey there. I found this video and all your other 'must do can do' films super helpful. Are you able to send me the resources you disucssed? Cheat sheats...
This my 1st year with infants. Loving it!! Just need to get my guided reading down pat.
Hi Courtney! Absolutely, happy to share. Can you send me a msg on the Talkin' Chalk Facebook page and we can send through there. 😀
Great video and a good refresher. Love to have the Word Work cheat sheets. What is the best way to contact you?
Thanks 😀 if you follow the links to my Twitter or FB page you can PM me through there with your email and I'll send them to you 👍
Hello!!! You mentioned in this video you have a cheat sheet for word work?! That’s the thing I’m struggling with.. would you be so kind as to send me a copy?!
Hi Tahlia! Can I recommend you delete your email as this is a public post and I don't want randoms to email you with spam 😉 Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading ❤️ hope they're helpful!
drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
Talkin' Chalk whoops!! Thank you! You are amazing 💕
Aww thank you! I appreciate you supporting the channel ❤️
@@talkinchalk Hi Bec, big fan of the channel! I just requested access to the google doc you linked, I hope that is okay, and I would be so grateful if I could get a copy aswell! I am just starting out with pracs and figuring everything out! All the best, Caitlin.
Hi Caitlin. no worries at all. When the kids are settled later today I'll jump on the laptop and approve your access 😀 Im so glad you enjoy the channel! ❤️
Hi Bec, this has been really helpful. I'm on class for the first time with kindy (Graduate) and reading group structure was something i struggled with, especially being so time poor. I have received amazing tips from this video and must do, can do videos. Can i please have the cheat sheet for word work,
Greatly appreciated.
Hi Natasha! Im so glad you found this useful. I would like to protect your email from public view though. Could you send me a message on Facebook or Twitter please?
Your very good at explaining. Thanks
Really great info. Thanks Bec! I just wondered, do you see every group every day? If so, how many texts (reading books) would you typically get through with each group over the course of a week? I teach P/1/2 this year so I have a wiiiiiide range of abilities and I am finding the older children love to have a new book each time they meet me for guided reading.
Thanks Im glad you liked the video 😀 I only use the one text each week for guided reading, however they access new books in their independent reading and modelled reading. Its good to engage in a new book everyday but for the time they are with me for explicit instruction the focus is on the one text so I can focus on deep knowledge and understanding.
I agree with you. Thanks so much for replying :)
You're welcome. 👍
This was so interesting - thank you.
You're very welcome 😃 I'm so glad you liked it 🍎
How do you take anecdotal notes or document reading for assessment or grouping? Great Vid!
Thanks 😁 I used OneNote to keep notes using a basic grid with names, day and book title. My running records were in separate books.
Awesome. I find this really difficult when working with my group. Do you do running records in this time?
We have 1 task per reading session for each group. It just takes so long to get everything done :/
I do running records every Friday. The annecdotal notes dont happen in detail and really should only note main points u will need the next day. Otherwise you're just taking notes instead of teaching. Keep the tasks succinct as they can do more during their independent activity time ❤️
Thanks you so much Madam
You're very welcome 😀
Hi Bec, I was wondering if you would be able to email me a copy of your word work cheat sheets. Thanks Erin
Hi Erin! Sure thing. Send me a PM on Facebook 😀
What is L3 and Coral reading?
L3 is a program called 'Language, Literacy and Learning'. Choral reading is a strategy where students read aloud together.
Hi there,
I love your videos and I would love it if you could send through the word work cheat sheets. I am a first year teacher on Kindergarten and am trying to learn as much as possible to make my guided reading time really worthwhile for my students. Thank you :)
Hi Stacey. I'm so glad to know you found the video helpful ❤️
Here is the link to the folder with all the resources for guided reading 😀 the cheat sheets and planning are in there along with some other things that I use 👍
You might need to request access and I can approve it from my email 😁
Thanks for supporting my channel!
drive.google.com/open?id=1CvPeW08gMS_z9duRue3dqgBd6dkyG-2F
@@talkinchalk thank you so much. Exactly what I was looking for!
Reciprocal reading
You talk extremely fast . It would help if you could slow down a bit .
Yes I know. I've been a fast talker my whole life. I've tried to improve it but sometimes I get excited hehe
You can slow it down using the playback speed setting.
I prefer it at your regular speed.