Small Group Shared Reading
Building Motivation for Literacy and Concepts of Print in Kindergarten (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 0: Foundation for LiteracyStage 1: Beginning Literacy
Ages:
3-6
Grade Range:
PreK KFood Groups:
Primary:
Motivation for Literacy, Concepts of Print
Transcript
Within my class there's a range of ages and reading levels. Some children are ready for guided reading but some are not, and they need lots of reinforcement with the concepts of print, things such as directionality, one-to-one matching, return sweep. And so, for these little ones we do small group shared reading. I introduce the book to them, we take a picture walk, we talk about key concepts in the book, we rehearse some vocabulary, and then I read it to them. We read it again and when they feel comfortable, they can join in.
Activity Objective
The goal of Small Group Shared Reading: Building Motivation for Literacy and Concepts of Print in Kindergarten (Virtual Tour) is to help students develop an understanding of the features of written language, including what books are, how text is organized, and how letters and words work.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- As students develop concepts of print, invite them to participate in small group shared reading.
- During small group shared reading in kindergarten introduce concepts of print include text directionality, spacing, function of letters, punctuation.
- Provide explicit teaching in how books are organized, where to start reading, and what the symbols on the page mean.
- Small-group instruction provides opportunities for the teacher to offer guidance and feedback to all students.
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