Week 1: Day 1: Introduction to Guided Reading Groups - Explain the purpose and benefits of guided reading groups - Discuss expectations and procedures for group work - Introduce the reading level C books and explain their characteristics

Day 2: Pre-reading Activities - Activate prior knowledge by discussing the topic of the book - Preview the book by looking at the cover, title, and illustrations - Make predictions about the story based on the preview

Day 3: Reading and Comprehension - Read the book together as a group, taking turns reading aloud - Encourage students to use strategies such as decoding, self-monitoring, and making connections - Pause at appropriate points to ask comprehension questions and check for understanding

Day 4: Vocabulary Development - Identify and discuss new vocabulary words from the book - Use context clues and word parts to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words - Practice using the new words in sentences or short paragraphs

Day 5: Post-reading Activities - Discuss the main events and key details of the story - Reflect on the predictions made earlier and compare them to the actual story - Engage in a group discussion about the characters, setting, and plot

Week 2: Day 1: Fluency Practice - Re-read the book from the previous week to build fluency - Focus on reading with expression, accuracy, and appropriate pacing - Use partner reading or choral reading to practice together

Day 2: Comprehension Strategies - Introduce and practice specific comprehension strategies, such as summarizing, visualizing, or questioning - Apply the strategies to the book by discussing and answering comprehension questions

Day 3: Word Work - Review sight words and high-frequency words from the book - Practice spelling and writing the words in different contexts - Play word games or do word puzzles to reinforce word recognition

Day 4: Writing Extension - Have students write a short response or summary of the book - Encourage them to use the vocabulary words and comprehension strategies learned - Provide feedback and guidance on their writing

Day 5: Assessment and Reflection - Administer a brief assessment to gauge students’ progress and understanding - Reflect on the guided reading group experience and discuss what was learned - Set goals for future reading and celebrate achievements

Note: This plan is a general outline and can be adjusted based on the specific needs and abilities of your students.