Our little bookworms have been diving into new worlds through our guided reading groups. Here’s a peek at what they’ve been up to:
1. Making Connections: Text to Self
Our students are becoming expert story detectives! They’ve been practicing how to connect what they read to their own lives. It’s heartwarming to hear them say things like, “This character reminds me of my brother!” or “I’ve been to a place just like this!” These connections are helping them understand and remember stories better.
2. Word Work: Roll and Read
We’ve turned grammar into a game! Using dice, our students roll to identify different parts of speech in their books. They’re hunting for nouns, pronouns, verbs, and prepositions. It’s amazing to see how quickly they’re grasping these concepts while having fun.
3. Summarizing with SWBST
Our young readers are becoming master storytellers too! They’re learning to summarize stories using the SWBST method:
– Somebody (main character)
– Wanted (the character’s goal)
– But (the problem)
– So (how the character tries to solve it)
– Then (the resolution)
This technique helps them understand the key elements of stories and retell them in their own words.
These activities are not only boosting their reading skills but also fostering a love for books. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow with each session! Our young readers have been making great strides in their literacy skills through fun and interactive guided reading sessions.
