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This year, I've really focused on my children setting goals in reading.  My district uses Fountas and Pinnell reading levels to determine whether a child is below, on, or above grade level.  For my 2nd graders, at the beginning of the year, to be on-level, they have to be on a GRL of J and each month, they progress (hopefully!) and by the end of May/June, they should be on a GRL N.  

To help keep my students accountable during their IDR reading times, I created sticky notes that help remind them of their independent reading goals.  You can see that post (and grab the freebie from there, too!)  here!

During Guided Reading groups, I also have goals for them as well- mainly on fluency and what GRL to be on by the end of the month.  Depending on what GRL they are on depends on their goal.  I allow the students to "come" up with their goal, but there is a lot (wink!) of teacher guidance as they set their group goals.  

As they read daily, I have them daily (most days) reflect on what they read and share with a partner after to discuss briefly (very brief, 2-3 minutes...).  Since I can't get to every one, every day, I came up with this reflection log.

Students can bring this when I conference with them and we can discuss goals, progress, etc.  Makes for a very quick and convenient glimpse into what they read daily.  Takes lots of modeling, but well worth it.  Click on the link above to get your copy!

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