INDEPENDENT READING

Independent reading: a carefully designed, accountable moment for students to read a book without your support. There are three keys to creating that moment:

1. Choose and organize texts for success.

2. Set expectations for independence.

3. Insist on intellectual accountability.

Reference:

Santoyo, P. (2013). Independent Reading. In Great habits, great readers: A practical guide for K-4 reading in the light of common core. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Independent Reading Resources

Click on the icon below to access resources during independent reading.

Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)

Click the picture to access the student word list to assist you in determing where to start assessing your students.

*Use teacher discretion when utlizing this list.