Lesson 66: Group reading games

📖 READING (40 Lessons) • 🟣 D. Reading Together

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Objective

Join in simple group reading games like echo reading and choral reading, use kind voices, and follow group rules while reading together.

Materials

Mini-lesson — Reading games we can play together

Sometimes we read alone. Sometimes we read with one partner. We can also read in a small group and play reading games together.

Group reading games make reading fun and help everyone practice.

Here are some simple group reading games:

  • Echo reading: The teacher or leader reads a sentence. The group echoes by reading the same sentence back.
  • Choral reading: Everyone in the group reads the same part together at the same time.
  • Popcorn reading: One reader starts and then says “Popcorn, Mia!” to choose the next reader in a kind way.
  • Word hunt: The leader says, “Find the word because on this page,” and the group quickly and quietly looks for it.

In every group reading game, we:

  • use quiet voices that do not bother other groups
  • follow the rules of the game
  • do not make fun of anyone
  • help each other feel safe and brave to read

You can use these frames:

“We are playing echo reading. I will listen and then read it back.”

“We are playing choral reading. I will read together with my group.”

Today, you will learn how group reading games work and how to be a kind group reader.

Picture strip: Group reading circle

Guided Practice — Mini-book: Group reading games

How to use this mini-book:

  • Read each page and picture how the group reading game works.
  • Notice what the leader and group members say and do.
  • Think about which game would feel easiest to try first.

On your paper, choose one game and complete this sentence: “In our group, I would like to try _____ reading because _____.”

Useful group reading words
group circle echo choral leader turn word hunt

Frames: “We are playing ____ reading.” “My job is to ____ in the group.”

Mini-Book: Group reading games

1

Echo reading

The group sits in a circle. The leader reads one sentence from the story.

Everyone listens, then the whole group reads the same sentence back like an echo.

This game helps readers hear how the sentence should sound and then try it themselves.

2

Choral reading

In choral reading, the whole group reads the words together at the same time.

The leader points under the words so everyone knows where to look.

This game helps readers feel brave because they are reading with others.

3

Popcorn reading

In popcorn reading, one reader starts and reads a short part.

When they finish, they say “Popcorn,” then a friend's name to pass the reading.

Readers choose names kindly so everyone gets a turn.

4

Word hunt game

In a word hunt, the leader says, “Find the word because on this page.”

Everyone quietly searches with their finger and stops when they find it.

Which group reading game would you like to try first?

Reading Practice — What should the group do?

Read each group reading situation. Drag the answer that shows what the group should do in that game. Chips stay in their own question. Then press “Check sentences.”

Game: Echo reading. The leader reads one sentence from the story.
The group should .

listen first, then read the same sentence back like an echo talk about something else during the sentence shout random words that are not in the book

Game: Choral reading. The leader says, “Let's read this part together.”
The group should .

read the words together at the same time in quiet voices take turns yelling one word each close the book and sing a song

Game: Popcorn reading. A student finishes their part.
To pass the reading, they should .

say “Popcorn,” then kindly choose a classmate to read next throw the book to someone without warning say nothing and just stop reading

Game: Word hunt. The leader says, “Find the word because on this page.”
The group should .

quietly scan the page with their finger to find the word stand up and run around the room draw pictures instead of looking at the page

Your class has several reading groups working at the same time.
Your group should .

use soft reading voices so other groups can work shout the story so the whole school hears make loud sound effects on every word

During popcorn reading, one student keeps calling the same friend every time.
To play fairly, the group should .

make sure different classmates get a turn to read let only one person read the whole time stop the game and refuse to read

A classmate tries a hard word during choral reading and feels shy.
A good group member could .

say something kind like “You tried your best on that word.” laugh and copy their mistake tell them they cannot play the game

The leader explains how to play the group reading game.
Everyone in the group should .

listen to the leader’s directions and follow the game rules ignore the rules and do their own thing talk loudly while the leader is explaining

You read more slowly than some classmates during choral reading.
A good choice is to .

look at the words and join in, even if you read a little slower refuse to read because others are faster shout to try to cover your mistakes

Your teacher asks how to be a great group reader in any game.
The best answer is to .

take turns, follow directions, and use kind voices in every game only think about winning the game talk over others and ignore the rules

Quick Check — Group reading games

What is echo reading?

What happens in choral reading?

Why does popcorn reading need kind choices?

What is a group reading rule that helps the whole class?

What is the most important way to act during any group reading game?

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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