Independent Reading: Conferring with Students

Grade Level: 2, 5
Length: 9:59

How do you think about the independent reading time in your classroom? Hear some reflections from a master teacher about how she sets up her time and focuses her conferences. This video also includes two reading conferences with students reading nonfiction books. For more guidance about reading conferences, check out the webinar by Jennifer Serravalo below.

Core Principles: 

Teaching Practices,
Intrinsic Motivation and Engagement

Topics: 

Conferring,
Independent Reading,
Student Choice

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