THE CLASSROOM NOTEBOOK

Leave room for students to read

A read-aloud and student reading serve different purposes.

Kindergarten–grade 3. Choose accessible connected text aligned with instruction and individual support needs.

Try this starting point

1. Plan an opportunity for each student to read connected text, not only listen to an adult read.
2. Provide appropriate support and feedback on accuracy, phrasing and meaning.
3. Use what you notice to plan the next instructional step rather than compare students publicly.

Keep in mind

• An adult read-aloud alone does not fulfill the student-reading recommendation.
• The example routine here has not been independently evaluated.