The Reading Train

Each reader sat next to their learning buddy, who became the listener.  They formed a train.  Miss Melanie blew the whistle and the reader began reading.  The listener carefully listened.  When the whistle blew again, the listener told the reader two things they did well.  We called them 'glows' they included: great job reading fluently, good expression, great job on pronunciation, good speed etc. They gave them one grow (something they could do a little better) like, speak louder or they helped them figure out words.  The kids read twice and then changed jobs.  It was a great opportunity and taught the kids to be good listeners and give positive feedback.  Not to mention they did such a great job on reading.