I recently updated my Guided Reading Binder and wanted (and desperately needed) a new guided reading form to keep more organized and teacher-friendly reading notes. I found that keeping individual papers for each student on each book was too tedious and took up too much paper/time.
To help, I made a new guided reading template which I have been using to take daily guided reading notes on individual students as a group. These notes are on the same page as the entire guided reading group. This enables me to use ONE page per week per group. The best part though is no more shuffling through papers trying to find the right student’s paper. Another bonus is I don’t have to keep my bulky student data binder on my guided reading table at all times. I still keep a larger guided reading binder with tabs for each student for running records, but it just wasn’t practical for me to use this on a daily basis at my table.
Using the Guided Reading Notes Form
I complete one page per week for each of my guided reading groups. I will fill in the week, the group number, title of book, and level. Then I will record my goal for that week’s group. The goal can be to read a certain amount of pages or the goal could be focused on a specific reading skill, such as improving fluency. I will then record the specific strategy that the group will be focusing on that week.
As the week progresses, I record the daily anecdotal notes as the students read to me and as we discuss the book we are reading as a group. I use this almost as a mini running record and record miscues and notes about the students’ fluency and comprehension. I record the date and then the notes beside the date. I can usually fit an entire week’s worth of notes in one box.
What if you still want individual guided reading notes separated by students? Easy! Once a week or every other week, I take a look at the students’ notes and record a 1-2 sentence summary on their individual reading notes page. This extra step holds me accountable for reflecting on my students’ continued progress and planning for next steps.
Download the Guided Reading Notes Template Here!
Do you think this might be helpful for you to use when taking guided reading notes? Click here or on the image to download the guided reading template.
To read more about how I teach reading and more posts about guided reading, click on the links below.
Reading Centers for Upper Elementary (Including FREE Centers)
Guided Reading Binder (Free Forms!) – Even more FREE forms for guided reading!
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I am thrilled that someone else thinks like me and doesn’t have 1 page for every student … I can’t deal with that. I’m downloading your notes page, because I just love it!!! I can’t wait to learn more from you. 🙂
I can’t deal with one page per student either when it comes to taking on the spot guided reading notes! Glad to have you stop by my blog!
That’s just something I have to try as soon as I step into class
Thanks so much for sharing!!
You are very welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing this resource. I have already started to use it. It has saved me so much time and helped with my organization.
Thank you for simplifying not only your life but others as well.
Jennifer,
I love this resource! I would love to download it, but I can’t seem to get the Google doc to work. Could you possibly email me at [email protected]?
Thanks!
Hi Megan, Google docs was down for some time today. However, you should be able to access the file now. Thanks!
Do u have a guided math anecdotal notes?
Hi Ana, I actually do my math notes differently. I write notes on labels and when the label is full, I place on a blank page in the student’s section. I have found this to be the most effective for me. I hope to blog about it eventually. Thanks for asking!
DO you have writing notes??
Hi Jennifer! I love your blog and have been reading everything I can! 🙂 I am so excited to create my own guided reading binder!
I have a VERY random question. What is the font or clip art you use for the rainbow arrows?
Thank you for your amazing resources, they have been so incredibly helpful!
LOVE this! Just wondering when your lesson plan template blog will be up?
Thanks 🙂