![]() ![]() It includes even more well-researched ideas that tell the whole story. Jan also has a link to a white paper entitled Better Reading Instruction. It tells the whole story about Science and Guided Reading. It is a well-documented paper on guided reading and science. Her newest Lit Tip on this website really is special. Here is a link to Jan’s Website- This site has many wonderful resources and information! LINK In case you want to jump to a particular topic, the highlights are time-stamped. Let’s learn a little about Jan’s background and then dive into what Jan said during the interview. Nowhere will you find a better explanation of what Guided Reading is or a better blueprint of how Guided Reading should be implemented than you will find in Jan’s book. Phonics is an important part of guided reading, as is writing and comprehension development. The social media versions of those practices are often in strawman form and bear little or no resemblance to the current models of guided reading. One thing we discussed was the current criticisms of Guided Reading and other balanced literacy practices being made by some on social media. Several literacy leaders were there, and we had an amazing discussion about the current state of affairs in teaching reading (and writing). I had the privilege of having dinner with Jan Richardson while at LitCon a couple of weeks ago. ![]() An interview with Jan Richardson about her book The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading- Jan tells the whole story about Guided Reading. ![]()
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