A question that seems to pop up a lot with regards to Reading lessons is: Where do you locate high quality extracts for guided reading?

In this post, I’ll list 5 places in which I go to to source high quality extracts for guided reading, to ensure I cover a range of genres, while challenging the children slightly at the same time.

• 1) Class/School/Public Library- I put this one at the top of the list because it is the most accessible to all of us. Often, you’ll have fabulous books sitting in your school that would be perfect to engage with in a Guided Reading session. As I focus on using an extract a week, I’ll choose a chapter from a book and photocopy it so that there is a copy between every two children. To ensure I have chosen a quality text, I usually refer to The School Reading List and select the age group I have to help with my choice of text. I have grouped quality recommended reads from all of you together on my Amazon account. Click here to have a look.

• 2) ReadingZone– This is a fantastic resource in itself. Not only is there many different extracts to engage with, there’s   reviews on the books/extracts also. I’ve attached the link to the exact page where you can download the extracts. It works perfectly with Whole Class Guided Reading, as you can dabble in a wide range of texts, across different genres each week.

• 3) World Book Day/Extracts – Another great place to download quality resources with absolute ease! I’ve linked to the extracts section of this site, where you’ll find a wide range across all age groups! Do check it out.

• 4) MrsPTeach/Free-Whole-Class-Reading-Texts – A fabulous blog with endless ideas re Whole Class Guided Reading. Here I’ve linked to a post on this blog that lists lots of places where you can locate FREE extracts too. Check it out!

• 5) LoveReading4Kids- Once you sign up, you can access extracts for quite a few texts.

Quite a short post today, but just wanted provide links for those looking for high quality extracts to download. Hope some of them are useful for you! If you have any more suggestions for locating high quality texts, comment below! I’d love to hear from you!

For further reading on Whole Class Guided Reading see:

Whole Class Guided Reading: Structure and Differentiation

5 Steps for Converting to Whole Class Guided Reading

Whole Class Guided Reading: A Week Of

Whole Class Guided Reading: Scratching the Surface and Making a Start

Teaching Inference through Pictures

Teaching Essential Reading Skills Beyond the Words

*The Amazon link is an AF link