R5 in Your Classroom : A Guide to Differentiating Independent Reading and Developing Avid Readers

Authors Kelley and Clausen-Grace build on their recent book, "Comprehension Shouldn't Be Silent", this time showing you how to use R5, their unique, structured independent reading block, to validate and support all intermediate-grade students' reading comprehension - regardless of their ability level or initial interest in reading - and get them excited about reading!"R5 in Your Classroom" provides the detailed information you need to successfully implement R5 (Read, Relax, Reflect, Respond, and Rap) in your existing curriculum.

You'll learn how to: use current research on the importance of independent reading to make time for R5; recognize all the types of readers in your classroom and differentiate instruction to meet their needs through scaffolding, conferring, and peer support; evaluate students' reading interests and abilities to help them find the right books; develop a workable and meaningful at-home reading program that gets parents involved in their children's independent reading; and, build an accessible, exciting classroom library without breaking your budget.

Step-by-step instructions, reproducibles, and classroom examples can help you get started with R5 immediately.