Abstract
The purpose of this Focused Discussion is to discuss a variety of strategies. Educators will be able to discuss strategies that can be used in whole group, small group or with individual readers in an efficient and effective way. Educators need to hone in their personal skills of observing young readers without depending on a “canned” or “purchased” program to meet the needs of every reader. Discussion will also include the importance of being able to formatively assess readers. The discussion will encompass a variety of ways that can be prescribed as part of a goal setting process so that independent readers can strengthen their personal reading skills. The methods shared will come from a variety of resources that have been effective with readers in all socio economic environments. For the last three years, these strategies have been used with a variety of settings in low performing schools and great gains have been made by most readers involved. The implications of the work will help give educators the tools and confidence they need to assess students individually. It will also help teachers set personal goals for both themselves and each individual student.
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"Strategies", " Balanced Literacy", " Independent Reading"
