Guided Reading Lessons Series: 5 Discrete Lessons for Core Reading Skills (Years 3-6)

Guided Reading Lessons Series: 5 Discrete Lessons for Core Reading Skills (Years 3-6)

Develop key reading skills with this series of 5 guided reading lessons. Each lesson targets core reading strategies and can be taught individually or as a complete series. While the lessons can be delivered in any order, it is recommended that Session 1 is taught first to build foundational skills.

These lessons are adaptable for students in Years 3-6, allowing differentiation based on ability and learning needs.

What’s Included

✔ 5 guided reading lessons targeting core reading skills
✔ Printable materials and lesson plans for classroom use
✔ Texts and activities suitable for independent, paired, or group work
✔ Guidance for differentiation to meet varying student abilities

Skills Covered

• Question Types: Inference, Retrieval, Words in Context, Evaluative
• Words in Context & Shades of Meaning
• Dictionary Skills
• Appropriate Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Texts

Benefits for Students

• Builds essential reading comprehension and analytical skills
• Strengthens vocabulary and dictionary use
• Encourages critical thinking through evaluative and inferential questions
• Supports independent and guided reading practice
• Adaptable to different ability levels within Years 3-6

Perfect For

• Whole-class guided reading sessions
• Small group or paired reading activities
• Literacy intervention or extension lessons
• Preparation for reading assessments and standardized tests
• Independent reading comprehension practice