Transitional Guided Reading Plan (Levels J–P)

Students: Dates:

Title/Level Strategy Focus Comprehension Focus

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3

1. Book Introduction 1. Introduce Next Section
1. Writing Prompt
3–4 minutes 1–2 minutes
Synopsis: New n B-M-E
Vocabulary n Problem-Solution
(4 steps) n Five-Finger Retell
n SWBS
New Vocabulary Observation/Assessments: n Character Analysis
1. Define n Ask and answer questions
2. Connect n Event—details
3. R
 elate to Book n Key word summary
4. Turn & Talk n Compare/Contrast
n Cause-effect
Model Strategy: n V.I.P.
n New facts you learned
n Other: ___________________

2. Read With Prompting 10–15 minutes 2. Plan 3–5 minutes

Monitoring and Fluency Prompt
Word-Solving Prompts n Read it like the character would say it.
n Does that make sense? Comprehension Prompts
n Reread and sound the first part. n What did you read?
n Read on. What would make sense? n W
 hy did the character say (or do) that?
n C
 heck the middle (or end) of the word. n W
 hat was important on this page? Why?
n Break the word apart. n What caused _______?
n D
 o you know a word with this part n What are you thinking?
in it?
n What question do you have?
n How can you figure out that word?

3. Discussion Prompt 3–5 minutes

4. Teaching Points for Transitional Readers 1–2 minutes 3. Write 15–17 minutes
Word-Solving Vocabulary Fluency Examples: Observations and Teaching Points:
Strategies Strategies
n Phrasing
n Sound 1st part n Look for clues
n Expression
n Endings n C
 heck the
picture n Dialogue
n Use known n Punctuation
part n U
 se a
known part n Bold words
n Use analogies n M
 ake a
n Break big word connection
n Substitute a word
n Use the glossary

5. Word Study for Day 2 3–5 minutes (optional on Day 1 if time allows)
n Sound boxes
n Analogy charts
n Make a big word
Next Focus: Students to assess
6. Next Steps Text was: Hard Appropriate Easy and analyze:

Complete the shaded boxes before you meet with the group. Add observations and notes during the lesson.

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 Teacher Notes—Transitional Readers (Levels J–P)
Dates: Observations Next Steps

Student __________________________ Monitor for Meaning

Word Solving
Fluency
Vocabulary
Retell
Comprehension

Student __________________________ Monitor for Meaning

Word Solving
Fluency
Vocabulary
Retell
Comprehension

Student __________________________ Monitor for Meaning

Word Solving
Fluency
Vocabulary
Retell
Comprehension

Student __________________________ Monitor for Meaning

Word Solving
Fluency
Vocabulary
Retell
Comprehension

Student __________________________ Monitor for Meaning

Word Solving
Fluency
Vocabulary
Retell
Comprehension

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