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Guided reading
Guided reading
Guided reading, sometimes called group reading, is a fantastic way for children to progress as readers and to develop their comprehension skills and reading fluency. It works best when the books are well matched to the children's reading level.
Explore our diverse range of levelled reading books and get expert advice to support your guided reading sessions.
Get started with advice from guided reading experts
Top tips for successful Guided reading
Take a look at these handy tips and tricks to help you run a successful Guided reading session in your classroom.
Oxford Reading Levels Explained
See an in-depth overview of each Oxford Reading Level
Getting the most from guided reading (video)
Lindsay Pickton explores monitoring and managing guided reading effectively
3 min 5 seconds
Guided reading tips
Lindsay Pickton's top tips for effective guided reading
Case study (video)
Hear how Project X Origins has transformed guided reading at Linden Primary in Gloucestershire.
Organising guided reading groups
How to group your class for effective guided reading
Guidance for guided reading (PDF)
Download this free report about the role of guided reading in building an outstanding reading school
The Features of Good Guided Reading (video)
Nikki Gamble explores ways to get the most out of guided reading.
8 min 9 seconds
Developing high-quality talk (video)
Nikki Gamble shares her top tips for improving questioning in guided reading.
8 min 24 seconds
Developing comprehension (video)
Nikki Gamble on the key strategies for developing children's comprehension skills.
7 min 33 seconds
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