Guided Reading: Purpose, Practice, and Grade-Level Expectations Guided reading is a small-group instructional framework designed for students who have already developed strong decoding skills. Once students master foundational phonics skills, guided reading, when used appropriately, can support comprehension, fluency, and discussion. This page reflects an evidence-based instructional perspective in which guided reading and leveled texts … Continue reading Guided Reading: Purpose, Practice, and Grade-Level Expectations