Divide the class into groups of three to five pupils. Group pupils based upon their current reading levels.
Choose a leveled text appropriate for each group. Preview each book thoroughly and plan pre-reading and post-reading activities. Write notes to refer to during your lesson.
Provide a copy of the text to each pupil and meet with one group at a table. Introduce the book by discussing the title, asking pupils to predict what will happen, skimming the text and looking only at the pictures, discussing pupils' prior knowledge of the topic or introducing challenging vocabulary.
Ask pupils to begin reading the book at their own pace, in soft voices. Lean in to listen to one pupil at a time as he reads. Make sure you organize your time so you can listen to every pupil read.
As you listen, help the pupil solve unfamiliar words by prompting her to use reading strategies studied in class, such as context clues or letter sounds. Provide praise for positive aspects of her reading such as fluency and expression.
Lead pupils through post-reading activities. Ask comprehension questions, confirm predictions, point out new vocabulary or punctuation, reread pages to improve fluency or discuss text features such as captions.