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In Small Groups for Big Readers, the authors advocate for small-group reading instruction as an effective way for teachers to help all students grow as skilled, developing readers. Through small-group instruction, K-5 teachers can differentiate instruction by using evidence-based routines, adopting an asset-based lens, and selecting texts tailored to students' unique interests, needs, and goals, creating deeper engagement in reading. K-5 teachers can use this book to: Understand and apply evidence-based routines that promote equitable, accessible literacy instruction Enhance students' reading and knowledge building through carefully planned interactions and opportunities with text Empower students by establishing clear goals and guidelines for small-group lessons Plan for extended learning opportunities that provide sufficient, deliberate practice for literacy development Extend professional expertise by selecting and adapting strategies to differentiate literacy instruction, using a flexible, choose-your-own-adventure format to customize learning based on individual goals and needs Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: What Do I Know About My Students as Readers? Chapter 2: How Does Differentiating Small-Group Instruction Promote Access and Equity? Chapter 3: How Do I Connect to Whole-Group Instruction? Chapter 4: How Do I Plan for Small-Group Instruction? Chapter 5: How Do I Select and Evaluate Text? Chapter 6: How Do I Engage My Readers During Small-Group Instruction? Chapter 7: How Do I Monitor and Respond to My Students as Readers? Chapter 8: How Does Writing Connect to My Small-Group Instruction? Chapter 9: How Do I Build My Students' Disciplinary Knowledge? Chapter 10: What Are the Rest of the Students Doing While I'm Teaching a Small Group? Epilogue Appendix: Leading the Learning Action Guide References Index

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