Is there too much emphasis on guided reading in primary classrooms? While maintaining guided reading as an important piece of any reading program, teachers need to offer their students other opportunities during the day to develop as readers, to learn to choose books, to find favourite genres and authors, and to talk about their reading. The strategies and lessons presented in this book will build skills, extend thinking, and help students to develop independence in their literacy efforts. Sample lessons, questions for conferences, and ideas for revamping reading groups round out this important resource.