{"product_id":"small-groups-for-big-readers-taylar-b-wenzel-9781960574565","title":"Small Groups for Big Readers: Ten Questions Answered about Core Reading Instruction in the K-5 Classroom (Implement Small-Group Reading Instruction.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Small Groups for Big Readers, the authors advocate for small-group reading instruction as an effective way for teachers to help all students grow as skilled, developing readers. Through small-group instruction, K-5 teachers can differentiate instruction by using evidence-based routines, adopting an asset-based lens, and selecting texts tailored to students' unique interests, needs, and goals, creating deeper engagement in reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eK-5 teachers can use this book to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand and apply evidence-based routines that promote equitable, accessible literacy instruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance students' reading and knowledge building through carefully planned interactions and opportunities with text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpower students by establishing clear goals and guidelines for small-group lessons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan for extended learning opportunities that provide sufficient, deliberate practice for literacy development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtend professional expertise by selecting and adapting strategies to differentiate literacy instruction, using a flexible, choose-your-own-adventure format to customize learning based on individual goals and needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: What Do I Know About My Students as Readers? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: How Does Differentiating Small-Group Instruction Promote Access and Equity? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: How Do I Connect to Whole-Group Instruction? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: How Do I Plan for Small-Group Instruction? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: How Do I Select and Evaluate Text? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: How Do I Engage My Readers During Small-Group Instruction? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: How Do I Monitor and Respond to My Students as Readers? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: How Does Writing Connect to My Small-Group Instruction? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: How Do I Build My Students' Disciplinary Knowledge? \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: What Are the Rest of the Students Doing While I'm Teaching a Small Group? \u003cbr\u003eEpilogue \u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Leading the Learning Action Guide \u003cbr\u003eReferences \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylar B. Wenzel, Analexis Kennedy, Dena D. Slanda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960574566\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781960574565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Taylar B. Wenzel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46526483300607,"sku":"9781960574565","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_27769ee5-b974-44e9-b7d3-21ed2ee0546a.jpg?v=1737556312","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/small-groups-for-big-readers-taylar-b-wenzel-9781960574565","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}