Making the Most of Small Groups

<P>Author Debbie Diller turns her attention to small reading groups and the teacher''s role in small-group instruction. Making the Most of Small Groups: Differentiation for All grapples with difficult questions regarding small-group instruction in elementary classrooms such as: </P><UL><LI>How do I find the time?</LI><LI>How can I be more organized?</LI><LI>How do I form groups?</LI><LI>How can I differentiate to meet the needs of all of my students?</LI></UL><P>Structured around the five essential reading elements - comprehension, fluency, phonemic awareness, phonics, and vocabulary - the book provides practical tips, sample lessons, lesson plans and templates, suggestions for related literacy work stations, and connections to whole-group instruction. In addition to ideas to use immediately in the classroom, Diller provides an overview of relevant research and reflection questions for professional conversations. </P>