Grades K–5
After the Lesson Reflection
A quick reflection after teaching a lesson: what went well, what to change, how many got it, who to check in with and next steps.
Classroom management printable · Weekly lesson plan templates
Guided Reading Lesson Plan
A small group reading plan: the book and level, before, during and after reading, word work and a running note for five readers.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Lesson planning, Pacing and organization, Instructional design
What kids do
“Plan one small group reading lesson: before, during and after reading, word work, and a note for each reader.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Students read, I
Words on this sheet
BeforeDuringlistenAfterbookWord workSounds andReader notesStudentNext step
Teacher tip
Pick a book at each group’s instructional level, where kids read most words with a little help.
How to use it
- Fill it in digitally or by hand, and keep a copy in your sub folder.
- Plan a week ahead so you can gather materials in time.
- Fill one in with the class the first time so kids see what a finished one looks like.
Watch for
Plans so packed there is no room for reteaching. Leave a flex block each week.
Talk about it
- What do I want students to learn this week?
- Why do you think we use this in our classroom?
Take it further
Share the template with your grade-level team for common planning.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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