A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences: The Classroom Essentials Series

A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences: The Classroom Essentials Series

<p><strong>Why are reading conferences so important?</strong></p> <p><strong>What do effective reading conferences look and sound like?</strong></p> <p><strong>How do I fit reading conferences into my literacy block?</strong></p> <p>"Conferring," writes Jennifer Serravallo, "is where the magic happens." In this primer<em>,</em> she reveals that this seeming magic is actually purposeful, responsive instruction.</p> <p>Jen presents conferences for six specific instructional situations: assessing, goal-setting, strategy lessons, and more<em>.</em> A rich design, replete with infographics and special features, guides you quickly from learning to teaching with:</p> <ul> <li>Jen's moves and language</li> <li>9 videos of her teaching in K-8 classrooms</li> <li>13 conference note-taking forms-one for each reading goal from the hierarchy in her <em>Reading Strategies Book</em></li> <li>Suggestions for connecting emergent bilingual learners' language goals and reading goals.</li> </ul> <p>With Jen's support, you'll discover the <em>true</em> magic of conferring-the joyous, aha moments you'll see in growing readers.</p>