Other Valuable Resources

Just Right Comprehension Minilessons Grades 2-3 - this link takes you to a PDF of of the Scholastic book

Guiding Readers: Making the Most of the 18-Minute Guided Reading Lesson - read the entire book for free at Stenhouse.com.

Balanced Literacy Essentials: Weaving Theory Into Practice for Successful Reading, Writing and Talk - read the entire book for free at Stenhouse.com.

A Guide to the Reading Workshop, Grades 3-5:  This link takes you to the PDF provided by Heinemann.com of Lucy Calkin's entire book.

Beth Newingham's Third Grade Classroom:  A very detailed explanation of Readers Workshop in this third grade classroom.  Includes photos, video and links to many fabulous resources!!

Blogs to Follow:

Lesley University Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative

Posts of interest:

• Elevating Teacher Expertise: Key to Literacy for All Children
• Guided Reading - Components, Elements
• Guided Reading in a Primary Classroom, K-2
• Guided Reading in a 3-8 Classroom
• Running Records - Part 1
• Running Records - Part 2

Literacy Collaborative
Posts of interest:

• Interactive Read Aloud as a Foundational Practice

Simply Inspired Teaching - by Kari Yates
Posts of interest:

• What's in Your Bag?  The Right Instructional Tool at the Right Time
• 5 Tips for Surviving the Messy Beginning Stages of Student Book Choice