Unit 27 - Voyager Learning

STORY 2, SOLOSOLO STORY READING INSTRUCTIONSStudents read from their own storybooks.COMPREHENSION BUILDING:DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND TEACHER THINK ALOUDS• Ask questions and discuss text on the first reading whenindicated in the storybook in light gray text.• Encourage students to answer questions with completesentences when appropriate.• If students have difficulty with a comprehension question,think aloud with them or reread the portion of the storythat answers the question. Then, ask the question again.PROCEDURES1. First Reading• Mix group and individual turns on student-read sentences. On individualturns, gently correct any error, and then have the student reread the text.• After students complete the first reading and before the second reading,have students practice a paragraph. First demonstrate expressive readingfor students, then give individual turns. Acknowledge student efforts.2. Second Reading• Mix group and individual turns, independent of your voice.Have students work toward an accuracy goal of 0–2 errors.Quietly keep track of errors made by all students in each group.• After reading the story, practice any difficult words.• If the group has not reached the accuracy goal, have the group rereadthe story, mixing group and individual turns.3. Repeated Readingsa. Timed Readings• Once the accuracy goalhas been achieved, haveindividual students readthe page while the other childrentrack the text with their fingers andwhisper read.Time individuals for 30 seconds andencourage each student to work fora personal best.• Count the number of words readcorrectly in 30 seconds (words readminus errors). Multiply by two todetermine words correct per minute.Record student scores.Note: Accuracy should precede rate.If a student is unable to read withclose to 100% accuracy, do not timethe student. The personal goal shouldbe accuracy.b. Partner ReadingDuring students’ dailyindependent work, have themdo Partner Reading.c. Homework 1Have students read thestory at home. (A reprintof this story is availableon a blackline master in Read WellHomework.)22