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Develop comprehension through guided reading
Guided reading, or as Lindsay Pickton refers to it 'guiding comprehension', is one of the most powerful teaching tools you have to meet higher standards of reading.
Teaching reading in this way gives teachers the opportunity to work closely with students, tailoring the teaching and the level of the text to their needs.
To help you embed effective guided reading in your school we have put together a wealth of resources and support.
For information on how Guided reading works, take a look at our 'Guided reading with Oxford' video with Independent Literacy Consultant Heather French.
Take a look at these handy tips and tricks to help you run a successful Guided reading session in your classroom.
See an in-depth overview of each Oxford Level
Lindsay Pickton explores monitoring and managing guided reading effectively
3 min 5 seconds
Lindsay Pickton's top tips for effective guided reading
Hear how Project X Origins has transformed guided reading at Linden Primary in Gloucestershire.
How to group your class for effective guided reading
Download this free report about the role of guided reading in building an outstanding reading school
Nikki Gamble explores ways to get the most out of guided reading.
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Nikki Gamble shares her top tips for improving questioning in guided reading.
8 min 24 seconds
Nikki Gamble on the key strategies for developing children's comprehension skills.
7 min 33 seconds
Project X Origins is a whole-school programme which gives you everything you need to deliver high-quality guided reading - raising reading standards for all. Find out more by booking your place at a free event.
Download this free report about the importance of guided reading in the National Curriculum 2014
Find resources to support you with guided reading on Oxford Owl
Watch videos from Nikki Gamble & more on Oxford Owl
Direct parents to Oxford Owl For Home for free eBooks and advice on helping their children's reading at home.
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Oxford Reading TreeThe magic key to a lifelong love of reading |
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Oxford Reading BuddyA new digital reading service to help every child develop key comprehension skills |
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Project X OriginsEffective whole-school guided reading |
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Arabic Club ReadersDesigned to nurture confidence and motivation in children learning Arabic. |
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Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Pack of 4Enchanting traditional tales which children can read for themselves. Monica Hughes, Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Alison Hawes, Paeony Lewis, Mark Beech, Tony Ross, Matte Stephens, Andres Martinez Ricci, Series Advisor Nikki Gamble, and Teaching Notes Author Thelma Page 978-0-19-833936-6 Pack | 08/09/2011 Price: £19.50 |
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Oxford Reading Tree: Level 9: Stories: Pack of 6Level 9 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories with new cover notes. Author Roderick Hunt, Illustrator Alex Brychta, and Teaching notes author Lucy Tritton 978-0-19-848349-6 Pack | 06/01/2011 Price: £44.00 |
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James ClementsMaking reading for pleasure work in your school |
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Gary WilsonA leading expert on boys' achievement; Series Editor for boys achievement pathway |
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Matching Books to Children (Video)Nikki Gamble gives guidance on matching books to children in Key Stage 2, to ensure juniors keep reading. 3 min 5 seconds |
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Lindsay PicktonDeveloping comprehension through effective guided reading |
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