Laurie,
It doesn't sound like you have done anything wrong! I think you should continue
to monitor the groups, allowing those students who still do not seem to get it
to share their observations of those who are more successful. Reflection on
what the others did and how he or she could do better
Maura,
Sounds like you have lots of good things going on in book clubs. If the
roles work and you are hearing good discussions then that is great. One thing
I
wonder about and that is when the whole class reads the whole book. How is
ONE book "just right" for everyone in your class? Th
I support the struggling reader by having the book available on tape, and the
special education teacher I have in my in-class support class takes them into
small group to support the process of using strategic thinking. I lead a group
in my other class for this same purpose. This way, they are a
