Liberty Point ES - Modeled /Shared Reading Observation Tool

Modeled / Shared Reading Observation

• Teacher Observed

• Time & Date Observed

  Date

• Feedback Prepared By

Modeled / Shared Reading Lookfors

Text

• Nonfiction or fiction grade-level text or passages that are: o Engaging o Entertaining o Informative

• Rigorous for higher-order questioning and think alouds to build comprehension

• Clearly visible to all students OR All students have a copy

What Is The Teacher Doing?

• Used grade-level standards and student data to preplan: o Instructional focus o Discussion stopping points o Questions and prompts

• Begins shared reading session by: o Explaining instructional focus o Providing background knowledge o Introducing text

• Thinks aloud, using visual aides as needed, to model what good readers do

• Moves at a brisk pace to keep students engaged and focused

• Monitors students’ responses to adjust instruction as needed and determines next step

What are the Students Doing?

• Tracking print with eyes to read silently or orally along with teacher using: o Oral cloze o Choral reading o Echo reading

• When prompted: o Read or reread with a partner o Read or reread independently

• Can explain what they are learning and why

• Participate in scholarly conversations with partners and whole group

• Practice skills and strategies to self-correct and self-evaluate during independent reading

Learning Environment

• Standards Posted

• Essential Question/ I CAN statement posted

• Visual aids are evident (anchor charts, word walls, thinking maps, etc.)

• The classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning.

• Add media

  Media

• Observation Summary:

• Points to Ponder:

• Evaluator's Signature

  Sign