Teacher Resource Package 

PME 842 Cumulative Project 

Vivian Cai 

 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 

 
 

 
 
 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 
Steps to Implement ScSR in the Classroom: 

1. Teachers carefully arrange classroom library to guide student’s reading choices 

toward appropriately challenging books by placing books in clearly labeled 
shelves or bins. 
2. Teachers can colour code book levels using stickers or cloth on book spines. 
3. Teachers teach explicit text selection strategies so students can practice 
independent reading accurately and effortlessly. 
4. Daily ScSR practice begins with a short 5-8 minute lesson including explanation 
and modeling an element of fluent reading. 
5. Children are dismissed to select a new book or previously selected book and 
choose an area of the classroom to read. 
6. Students engage in 20 minutes of independent, silent reading on a daily basis. 
7. As students read, the teacher conducts individual monitoring conferences (IMCs) - 
4-5 per day. Teacher should conference with each student once a week. 
○ Student reads aloud while teacher records running record analysis 
(1-2min) 
○ Teacher initiates discussion of content, student is asked to retell what 
they’ve read (2 min). 
○ Ask each child to set a goal of a date they plan to finish reading this book 
and select how they will share what the book is about from a list of book 
response projects. 
 
 

Effective ScSR programs should include these components:  

● An accessible, organized, leveled classroom and/or school library 
● Appropriate matching of students and texts 
● Student- and teacher-led book talks 
● Quarterly reading goals set by students 
● Consistent time to read independently (20 min daily) 
● Active teacher instruction, guidance, interaction, and monitoring of students 
● Teacher facilitation of regular book conferences with students (IMCs) 
● Independent student reading log and response portfolio 
● Book response opportunities 
● Recognition and feedback for students’ independent reading 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 

 
 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 

 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 
 
R5 contains 5 key elements:  
1. Teacher assists with book selection. 
2. Students keep track of their reading. 
3. Students complete a response about their reading. 
4. Teacher and students engage in discussion. 
5. Teacher does not read during independent reading. 
 
And 3 rules: 
1. Students must have reading materials selected prior to the beginning of R5. 
2. Students cannot get up for any reason during R5 (restroom and water breaks are 
provided before). 
3. Students cannot talk to others, unless in a teacher conference or during Rap. 
 

 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 

 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 
Read & Relax:  

● 10-20 minutes of student silent reading while teacher completes brief 

status-of-the-class to monitor book selection, determine reading progress, and 
provide brief feedback. 
● Teachers can conference with 1-2 students during this time. Formal recorded 10 
minute conferences occur on a monthly basis.  
● Each student has a conference folder which includes a running log of books read, 
strategy reflections, strategy plan. 
● Teacher asks discussion, probing, and clarifying questions and discusses strategy 
plan and set a goal for next month's conference. 

Reflect and Respond 

 
● Students write brief responses in his/her reading logs. 
● To record what has been read and allow students to process what they have read 
through writing. 
● Response stems at the top of the page prompt student reflections. 
● This step only takes a few minutes. 
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 

Rap 

● Students share their insights with a partner. 

● Students are then invited to share something interesting their partner has 
described during whole-class share. 
● Students identify strategies mentioned in the share which gives students 
immediate feedback each day. 
● Time spent in Rap is 10-15 minutes. 

   
 Teacher Resource Package 
PME 842 Cumulative Project 
Vivian Cai 
Web-based Alternatives 

Raz-Kids​ ​www.raz-kids.com  
● Online program containing a variety of levelled texts. 
● Build fluency by listening to stories read aloud in an expressive tone while words 
and phrases are highlighted. 
● Students can record themselves reading texts aloud to practice and demonstrate 
oral fluency. 
● Teacher monitored for progress 
● Available on computers, tablets, and smartphones 
● Free 2-week trial available 

Audiobooks  
Lit2Go: ​https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/ 
OpenLibrary: ​https://openlibrary.org/ 
Audible: ​https://www.audible.ca/ 

● An alternative to silent reading, using audiobook programs gives students the 

autonomy to listen instead. 
● Audiobooks enhance the reading experience by hearing expressive narrations, 
sometimes by the author themselves. 
● Pair with a copy of the text to enhance silent reading fluency. 
● TIP: Search Youtube/Soundcloud for free audiobooks before purchasing online.