in their own right, but the way in which they approach guided reading yields two very different outcomes in the classroom. Both teachers begin with the Boston Public Schools' mandated assessments but their final approach is very different. For instant, Carol is more of a stickler to the rules while Heather has been teaching for a while and approaches the activity like a book talk. After observing both of their styles, my interpretive approach to guided reading is to yes follow all the guidelines that Tompkins laid out, but to remember that the teacher can be the deciding factor. The rational behind why teachers are the deciding factor lies in the fact that Ms. Hoffman is more successful with her students guided reading because of the way she approaches the subject. First and foremost, she assess the children, but when it comes to picking from the guided reading list she is adamant on choosing a book that will hook her students even if it is not on the list or if she has to buy four copies with her own money. Ms. Ostiguy is struggling with her class with respect to reading; although, the struggle is not one that you could clearly see but there still is a struggle. Thus, as the reader will discover that yes guided reading can help build the students' confidence, it will increase the
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