Handy Tips for Guided Reading (8-10 Minutes approx )
1. Preview Book (1-2 minutes)
Look at the cover and pictures.
Ask : What might this story be about?
2. Key Words ( 1 Minute)
Find some tricky words in the story and practice reading them eg. the, could, said, he, we, go ,because, all, are, go , where.......
3. Read Together- (3 minutes)
Your child reads aloud. Give gentle prompts when they're stuck.
What sound does that letter make?
Can the picture help you?
Blending letter sounds to make words
4. Check Understanding ( 2 minutes)
Who was in the story?
What happened first, next , last?
Where are they?
How did the character feel?
What was your favouitre part? Why?
5. Praise and Encouragement
Praise their efforts
High five for reading with me today!
End on a positive note