Flexible Grouping - Module 3

I am so excited to share about this idea that I had at the very end of last year...and it coincides nicely with Module 3: for reading, I will be flexible grouping based on concept, and also grouping using fluency and comprehension levels. I'll explain. I will have two types of small groups going on: one will be concept based-solely. For example, if 5 students do not get cause/effect, they will be grouped for that. They will also meet in another group, and not necessarily with each other, for basic comprehension and fluency skills. My "concept" groups will be extremely fluid, changing regularly, possibly after each DOL. My fluency/comprehension groups will be fluid, but will
change like they have in the past. They are evaluated using Dibels, CBM, and MMH unit tests every three to four weeks. Because forming more small groups can be less efficient, I will utilize the help of an interventionist for this idea.

This idea came to me because I change my small groups daily in math. If a student needs to work on long division (as remediation), I will small group that student, but if they don't I extend them. Why wouldn't we do this in reading as well?

I am one of those teachers that has to put things into practice to know how it is going to work EXACTLY. So I this will be one that I will be discussing as our group starts this year.
Posted by Sara W.