David Couch

This one page handout can be used with your reading small groups. It focuses on three main comprehension skills, as well as has a place for you and your students to practice whatever skill you are working on that week. Students get practice with predicting, expanding vocabulary, and summarizing every group meeting. Plus your skill focus for the week practice.

Bookmark size reading group form that can be used to help group member track needed reading and assignments. Four trackers per page, print these off before starting your reading group. At the end of each session, assign reading and comprehension practice activities. Students record these on the bookmark and keep in their guided reading books so they always know what to complete.