Endings and Beginnings

mClass Window Closing Today! 

As the mClass window closes today, we want to share a huge thanks to all mClassing teachers!  This was the smoothest testing administration ever!  Please be sure to have all of your TRC written responses saved in the blue folders as we will be analyzing global and specific strengths and needs to drive our future instruction. If you have questions about mClass, TRC written responses, or are wondering, 'What blue folder?"  shoot an email to Emily or Janet. 

Guided Reading Groups Beginning!

Now that we have finished assessing our students, we are ready to begin guided reading instruction!  

The purpose of guided reading is to:

• implement differentiated instruction in a systematic way
• help students develop reading proficiency and fluency
• to focus on specific needs in order to accelerate progress

A short to do list:

• Develop and share your guided reading schedule with administration and coaches. Like examples? See below!
• Choose either a 3-ring binder or electronic system to organize your plans & notes.
• Plan for guided reading instruction.

• Record and collect anecdotal notes, running records, written responses, etc. as data to help inform future instruction. 

Here is an example guided reading schedule:

Sample Guided Reading Schedule
8:00-8:15	Minilesson	Minilesson	Minilesson	Minilesson	Minilesson
8:15-8:30	Level H Wes Rebecca Connor Annalise	Level H Wes Rebecca Connor Annalise	Level H Wes Rebecca Connor Annalise	Level H Wes Rebecca Connor Annalise	Level P Olivia Mellie Cyrus Fitz Huck
8:30 - 8:45	Level J/K Don Peggy Joan Pete Roger	Level J/K Don Peggy Joan Pete Roger	Level J/K Don Peggy Joan Pete Roger	Level J/K Don Peggy Joan Pete Roger	Level R/S Kimmy Titus Xanthippe Donna Maria Lillian
8:45-9:00	Level M/N Liz Jack Tracy Jenna Kenneth Frank	Level M/N Liz Jack Tracy Jenna Kenneth Frank	Level M/N Liz Jack Tracy Jenna Kenneth Frank	Conferences	Conferences

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