ABSTRACT
The purpose of small-group instruction is to meet the needs of all students in our classroom in a powerful way that will accelerate their learning. In one-on-one instruction, the teacher confers with individual students during independent reading. In some classrooms, we may choose to do this after lunch or at a time separate from our reading block, which is okay. Kids who are reading at the second-grade reading level or higher can learn how to read silently during this time. Thoughtful teaching in small groups is a lot different than sitting with a group of kids and listening to them read.
