Re: First Grade

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On 8/27/08, JJ wrote:
> I have a huge range in my first grade class. I KNOW four
> blocks is multi- level, but more than half my class is
> reading chapter books already like Magic Tree House and
> Junie B. Jones. I think they do fine during SSR and
> writing, but I'm worried about the other two blocks.
>
> Any ideas? Their spelling doesn't match their reading
> ability, so I think the mxm phonics should be ok--- but
> they are complaining it's too easy!
>
> Of the other half of the class, there are about 1/4 who are
> not reading at all and 1/4 who are just beginning readers.
>
> I can't seem to decide what to do for guided reading...
> what should I be using!?!

In the GR block, even though the reading selection might be
below the reading levels of some students, you need to teach
your students to use the comprehension strategies. Also,
if you have students reading Magic Tree House books, can
they really understand the content? The comprehension
strategies can be taught to all students, even non readers,
so the lesson will be multi-level.

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