Talking is a hydrant in the yard – and writing is a

faucet upstairs in the house. Opening the first

takes the pressure off the second.

–Robert Frost

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Talking to LearnGuided Reading Procedure

As teachers, we can make strong connections between

literacy and learning when we link talking to reading and

writing. Talk is a bridge to literacy and learning across the

curriculum . . .

Through the power of talk . . . students are able to transcend

the information encouraged in text, and in doing so, they are

in a better position to transform knowledge and make it their

own (Vacca et al, 2002).

Through the power of talk . . . students are able to transcend

the information encouraged in text, and in doing so, they are

in a better position to transform knowledge and make it their

own (Vacca et al, 2002).

GRP

Guided Reading ProcedureGuided Reading Procedure

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Talking to Learn Main Teaching Points

• What is Guiding Reading Procedure (GRP)

• How we apply GRP in learning

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Talking to Learn

The guided reading procedure emphasizes

close reading. It requires that [one] gather

information and organize it around important

ideas . . .

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Talking to Learn

It requires . . . [gathering of] information and

[organizing] it around important ideas, and

it places a premium on accuracy as [one]

reconstruct[s] the author’s message.

Vacca et al, 2002

Steps in the Guided Reading Procedure

Prepare for reading

Assign a reading selection

As you finish reading, turn the article face down

What do you remember?

Record the responses

Much is not remembered, or is incorrect

Redirect

Organize an . . .

Extend questioning to stimulate analysis

Provide immediate feedback

Questions

Reference:Vacca, Richard, Jo Anne L. Vacca, and Deborah L. Begoray. Content Area Reading:

Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada Inc., 2002.